March 29, 2012
Meet the Aztecs! This spring we'll introduce you to the Aztec Rowing Team so that you can learn more about each athletes personality, background, and life at San Diego State University. This week's athletes are walk-on novice rowers Vivianna Smith and Cassandra Wilson.
Vivianna Smith (competing in Varsity 8 at the San Diego Crew Classic)
What is your favorite on-campus hangout?
Study hall - it allows athletes to bond in an "exclusive" area.
What is your favorite class?
Crime, Law, and Justice -I'm very interested in this law class, it studies all aspects of law.
What is your favorite restaurant in San Diego?
California Pizza Kitchen - BBQ chicken salad is the only salad I will eat - anywhere.
What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego?
Riding bikes along the boardwalk in P.B. (Pacific Beach).
What is your favorite thing about Aztec Athletics?
The close knit relationship all teams form with one another. We may do different sports but in the end we're all Aztecs.
What is your favorite aspect about Aztec Rowing?
Aztec Rowing shows you the true meaning of friendship on and off the water. I have made so many friends who I respect both in and outside of practice.
Cassie Wilson Novice Recruit (competing in the Varsity 4 at the San Diego Crew Classic)
What is your favorite restaurant in San Diego?
Coyote Grill in Old Town. Best environment and Mexican Food. I love anything cheesy!
What is your favorite thing to do in San Diego?
I love going to the zoo with my friend Lauren Booth. I love animals and the zoo is a great place to go to get away and lift up your mood.
What is your favorite aspect about Aztec Rowing?
The coaching staff is really great. They are very inspirational and keep you motivated to work harder every day.
What is your favorite workout?
I have two; "chaos" in the weight room on Fridays or relay races on the erg when you partner up with one teammate and race the other groups.
Why did you choose SDSU?
The campus is amazing as well as the location. But what really made me want to come here was the rowing program. The coaching staff is great as well as the team. I made the best decision of my life coming here.
What does your busiest day look like?
Tuesdays:
Yoga 7 - 8:30 am, RWS 9:30 - 10:45 am, Chem 200 (lab) 11 - 1:40 pm, practice (ergs) 2 - 3:30 pm, and Math 4 - 5:15 pm
(Starbucks in between any small break I get!)