Golden Eagle Player Profile
Softball: Whitney Cummings
Brandon Goodwin
Issue date: 2/13/09 Section: Sports
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Whitney Cummings
Freshman Softball Player - First Base / Pitcher
Major: Pre-Med
Hometown: Tuttle, Oklahoma
What's the difference between Tuttle and Cookeville?
I'm from a really small town, we only have one place to eat. This place is pretty big compared to that.
What do you like about Tech?
I like how it's small enough to where you know people. I wanted to go somewhere where I felt comfortable
What would you change about Tech?
I wish it wasn't a suitcase college. I wish more people stayed around
Why did you choose pre-Med?
My little cousin was born with brain damage, so I've always been interested in that. That's why I want to be a doctor
Why did you start playing softball? How old were you?
My dad. He made me. 4 or 5.
What is your role on the team?
I want to be a leader.
What is your favorite moment in college so far?
Winning last weekend and getting a winning record
What is your favorite course?
Statistics. I'm good with math
What are your goals in life?
I want to be able to change peoples lives with something I invent
Who is your biggest influence?
Brian Stewert. He was one of my high school coaches and he died of a brain tumor. He was really motivational.
Why do you wear #3?
My dad was an umpire for a long time and there was one girl who always played positive and upbeat. she was always hustling and she was #3
What is your favorite softball memory?
Winning the state tournament in high school my senior year
What sports do you like other than softball?
I like to play basketball and watch football
What is your favorite movie?
61* . It's a baseball movie. It's not the best movie ever, but I've seen it a hundred-million times
Who is your favorite artist?
Anything that's not country
How is your family made up?
3 brothers and sisters, one dog - Bernie
Why should students come out to watch softball?
They would see something faster than baseball. It doesn't take long to watch. You can even get a tan while you're there
What is your motivation?
I'm super competitive. I have to win at everything. If someone were to race me tying their shoes, I'd beat them. It's really that bad
What do you think about the winning tradition at Tech?
It's motivation to live up to the high standards
What's one random fact about yourself?
I fell down an escalator when I was little
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