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Ten Questions with Elizabeth Campbell
jcollingsworth via our good friends at Buckeye Battle Cry
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I am pleased this week to bring Elizabeth Campbell one of the premier stars for the past two seasons for The Ohio State University Women’s Volleyball team to our session of Ten Questions. In the past we have written of her superiority in the heat of battle, along with including her in the growing list of Making the List. Elizabeth was gracious enough to allow us to take a look into her world.
This appears as a standard question, though I find importance in it; specifically because there just may be a young lady somewhere reading this that finds kinship in your response and the key in this is it may be a motivational tool for her … so now the question – When was it that you found volleyball, or was it volleyball that found you, and was the competitive spirit born at the same time?
My parents helped find volleyball for me the summer before seventh grade. The local high school team offered a summer camp for middle school girls, and my parents saw it as the perfect opportunity to get me to try something new. I, however, did not want to go one bit. After all, I considered myself a basketball player exclusively. After a few days of my parents nudging me to go to volleyball camp, I started to really like it. I thank my parents for helping me fall in love with such a great sport that has brought me so many friendships and opportunities.
Being from North Carolina and having been a Duke Blue Devil what triggered you to transfer to The Ohio State University?
Duke had been my dream school since I was nine years old making my decision to transfer one of the hardest, yet best things I have done in life so far. Ultimately, I wanted to play in the BIG 10 (the best volleyball conference in my opinion) against teams that were competitive every match. In the BIG 10, every match is tough. After visiting a couple of schools I fell in love with THE Ohio State University. I liked the idea of playing for such an athletic power- house of a school. I liked that the coaching staff and the program pushed me hard day in and day out to improve and compete. I also connected well with a few of the girls on my initial visit.
This past season – your Senior Year – you earned All-Northeast Region honors from the AVCA along with your second in a row (your Junior year prior) All-Region performance. In your career as a Buckeye you have had 19 double-doubles. Notices of hard work are always nice … how important are these accolades for you?
Everyone likes the recognition. Still these accolades are not as important to have personally. I think that whenever a team has a player that receives these kinds of awards, it shows the hard work and success of the team. One cannot earn these kinds of awards without the help of their teammates and coaches (and family!!!). It is ALWAYS a team effort and a team award in my opinion.
I understand you graduated this past December … welcome to being an Alumna. What are you most proud of in your time as an Ohio State Athlete?
In my time as an Ohio State Athlete, I am most proud of the relationships and friendships that I established. I think that I surrounded myself with people that challenged and pushed me not only to become a better athlete but also a more confident and better person. My friends, teammates, coaches, and trainers were all part of making me who I am today. I am proud to have met such great people that helped me develop as a strong and kind woman.
I feel every student at The Ohio State University has that special spot where they yearn for either quiet time, or even positive interaction. Did you have such a spot – and if so where was it?
On campus I enjoyed studying at the “athlete study hall” called Younkin. There I would get my studies done as well as converse and interact with friends. However, if I wanted quiet time, I would head to the Panera on south campus, put my headphones in, and get to studying. I enjoyed the warm environment as well as the coffee!
What element of the game do you feel is the key to your success and is it the same as what you enjoy the most?
I love volleyball because of how much you need each teammate to be successful. It is one of the purest team sports! I believe having that understanding and celebrating each play and each teammate is the key to my success and what I enjoy the most. It’s the best feeling knowing you got the dig to help your teammate score or celebrating your teammate getting a sick block. It pumps you up as a competitor and pumps your teammates up as well.
Who is your favorite Ohio State Athlete of all-time – it can be anyone from any era?
The Ohio State University is an athletic powerhouse with many celebrated and famous athletes. When you walk around our arena or any other athletic facility on campus there are pictures, awards, and recognitions from college, Olympic, and professional levels. It would be hard to select just one as a favorite. However, Jesse Owens is one of the best. It’s not just his Olympic achievements. But also the trials and tribulations he endured (especially racism) on his path to worldly success.
Do you have a worst moment on the court that you’d like to share?
In my first match of my senior season, the opponent sent over what appeared to be an easy ball. However, the ball was sent over the net at about 30 feet in the air. It went so high that it came down on our side less than a foot from the net. It was such a terrible angle to have to play the ball that I did not know how to play it. I passed it straight into the net and it fell to the floor. The opposing team’s crowd laughed at me. That was my worst moment because I should have just jumped up and hit the ball! Complete brain lapse.
Finish the sentence …. “Everyone seems to think I like …”
Everyone seems to think I like to get kills more than anything. This is not true. I love getting digs or blocks. My favorite thing about volleyball is shutting someone down and taking away their strengths.
Please tell your fellow Buckeyes what you love about The Ohio State University and what it means to you to be a Buckeye?
What I love the most about The Ohio State University is the fan base. I love being in an airport on the other side of the country and hearing “O-H…!” or “Go Bucks!!” There are Buckeyes all over the world that support the school as well as the athletics program. Buckeyes are so proud of their university and that’s what makes it such a great and happy place to be!
I would like to thank Elizabeth for the time she allowed us to answer our Ten Questions. Taking time from her – I am certain – hectic schedule was nice. Elizabeth is now an Alumnus of the Greatest University in the World – The Ohio State University – and we wish her complete success in whatever and wherever she decides to go. Please stay in touch with us Elizabeth here at tBBC. Buckeye Nation is interested in your march.
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jcollingsworth via our good friends at Buckeye Battle Cry
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
I am pleased this week to bring Elizabeth Campbell one of the premier stars for the past two seasons for The Ohio State University Women’s Volleyball team to our session of Ten Questions. In the past we have written of her superiority in the heat of battle, along with including her in the growing list of Making the List. Elizabeth was gracious enough to allow us to take a look into her world.
This appears as a standard question, though I find importance in it; specifically because there just may be a young lady somewhere reading this that finds kinship in your response and the key in this is it may be a motivational tool for her … so now the question – When was it that you found volleyball, or was it volleyball that found you, and was the competitive spirit born at the same time?
My parents helped find volleyball for me the summer before seventh grade. The local high school team offered a summer camp for middle school girls, and my parents saw it as the perfect opportunity to get me to try something new. I, however, did not want to go one bit. After all, I considered myself a basketball player exclusively. After a few days of my parents nudging me to go to volleyball camp, I started to really like it. I thank my parents for helping me fall in love with such a great sport that has brought me so many friendships and opportunities.
Being from North Carolina and having been a Duke Blue Devil what triggered you to transfer to The Ohio State University?
Duke had been my dream school since I was nine years old making my decision to transfer one of the hardest, yet best things I have done in life so far. Ultimately, I wanted to play in the BIG 10 (the best volleyball conference in my opinion) against teams that were competitive every match. In the BIG 10, every match is tough. After visiting a couple of schools I fell in love with THE Ohio State University. I liked the idea of playing for such an athletic power- house of a school. I liked that the coaching staff and the program pushed me hard day in and day out to improve and compete. I also connected well with a few of the girls on my initial visit.
This past season – your Senior Year – you earned All-Northeast Region honors from the AVCA along with your second in a row (your Junior year prior) All-Region performance. In your career as a Buckeye you have had 19 double-doubles. Notices of hard work are always nice … how important are these accolades for you?
Everyone likes the recognition. Still these accolades are not as important to have personally. I think that whenever a team has a player that receives these kinds of awards, it shows the hard work and success of the team. One cannot earn these kinds of awards without the help of their teammates and coaches (and family!!!). It is ALWAYS a team effort and a team award in my opinion.
I understand you graduated this past December … welcome to being an Alumna. What are you most proud of in your time as an Ohio State Athlete?
In my time as an Ohio State Athlete, I am most proud of the relationships and friendships that I established. I think that I surrounded myself with people that challenged and pushed me not only to become a better athlete but also a more confident and better person. My friends, teammates, coaches, and trainers were all part of making me who I am today. I am proud to have met such great people that helped me develop as a strong and kind woman.
I feel every student at The Ohio State University has that special spot where they yearn for either quiet time, or even positive interaction. Did you have such a spot – and if so where was it?
On campus I enjoyed studying at the “athlete study hall” called Younkin. There I would get my studies done as well as converse and interact with friends. However, if I wanted quiet time, I would head to the Panera on south campus, put my headphones in, and get to studying. I enjoyed the warm environment as well as the coffee!
What element of the game do you feel is the key to your success and is it the same as what you enjoy the most?
I love volleyball because of how much you need each teammate to be successful. It is one of the purest team sports! I believe having that understanding and celebrating each play and each teammate is the key to my success and what I enjoy the most. It’s the best feeling knowing you got the dig to help your teammate score or celebrating your teammate getting a sick block. It pumps you up as a competitor and pumps your teammates up as well.
Who is your favorite Ohio State Athlete of all-time – it can be anyone from any era?
The Ohio State University is an athletic powerhouse with many celebrated and famous athletes. When you walk around our arena or any other athletic facility on campus there are pictures, awards, and recognitions from college, Olympic, and professional levels. It would be hard to select just one as a favorite. However, Jesse Owens is one of the best. It’s not just his Olympic achievements. But also the trials and tribulations he endured (especially racism) on his path to worldly success.
Do you have a worst moment on the court that you’d like to share?
In my first match of my senior season, the opponent sent over what appeared to be an easy ball. However, the ball was sent over the net at about 30 feet in the air. It went so high that it came down on our side less than a foot from the net. It was such a terrible angle to have to play the ball that I did not know how to play it. I passed it straight into the net and it fell to the floor. The opposing team’s crowd laughed at me. That was my worst moment because I should have just jumped up and hit the ball! Complete brain lapse.
Finish the sentence …. “Everyone seems to think I like …”
Everyone seems to think I like to get kills more than anything. This is not true. I love getting digs or blocks. My favorite thing about volleyball is shutting someone down and taking away their strengths.
Please tell your fellow Buckeyes what you love about The Ohio State University and what it means to you to be a Buckeye?
What I love the most about The Ohio State University is the fan base. I love being in an airport on the other side of the country and hearing “O-H…!” or “Go Bucks!!” There are Buckeyes all over the world that support the school as well as the athletics program. Buckeyes are so proud of their university and that’s what makes it such a great and happy place to be!
I would like to thank Elizabeth for the time she allowed us to answer our Ten Questions. Taking time from her – I am certain – hectic schedule was nice. Elizabeth is now an Alumnus of the Greatest University in the World – The Ohio State University – and we wish her complete success in whatever and wherever she decides to go. Please stay in touch with us Elizabeth here at tBBC. Buckeye Nation is interested in your march.
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