TEMPE, Ariz. - The Sun Devil lacrosse program officially starts competition in 2017-18 as one of Arizona State's newest sports.
Carley Adams is a member of the first class who received a "bonus year" to come to campus to practice and scrimmage with their new teammates.
Get to know the Fort Lauderdale native before the team officially starts competition next season with the Q&A below.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
John Lennon at whatever dinner could last the longest.
The most upset you have ever been on the field...
Losing my last game senior year to a team we could have beat.
The happiest you have ever been on the field...
In high school my team beat our rivals in overtime.
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
Probably the Olympics to watch Team USA win gymnastics gold in 2012.
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box?
Mambo Number 5
What do like best about your hometown?
Being bike-riding distance to all my best friends.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again...
The Dark Knight a million times over
Past Sun Devil athlete (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete...
James Harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Times Like These Foo Fighters
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced?
I've invented some cool moves (I'm the worst dancer ever)
What is one of your favorite quotes and why?
My dad kept this quote in his wallet so he could see it every day, to remember what he was fighting for:
"There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow." - Orison Swett Marden
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Laundry! But I really like grocery shopping at Costco if that matters.
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Lacrosse (and I'm not just saying that!)
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My dad
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
To play the guitar!
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Christian Bale in the Batman suit
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Doing stuff with my friends that led to broken bones!
What is something you learned in the last week?
I'm really bad at shaking hands.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Seinfeld, The Office, Breaking Bad. They remind me of just always being played in the background at home.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be?
Khalissi in Game of Thrones
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know…
I'm afraid of tin foil.
What is your favorite commercial?
The Heinz Ketchup one where all the weiner dogs are dressed as hot dogs and they are frolicking in a field.
When I arrived at Arizona State, I had no idea...
My nickname would end up being Critter!
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
Right now because I would not of had all of these awesome experiences and people in my life!
Favorite person to follow on Twitter and favorite person who follows you on Twitter?
Jim Gaffigan
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
Family is by far the most important thing, and to never forget to put butter on everything!
Where is the most interesting vacation spot that you have visited?
Alaska?
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
Swimming at ASU as conditioning!
What is your favorite road trip destination and why?
The Florida Keys (even though it's an hour away), because there is no better place on Earth.
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
All the meats
How do you like your steak cooked?
Medium Well
My breakfast consists of...
BACON AND EGGS
I am out of bed at (time) and out the door by (time)...
The latest I am allowed to get out of bed and the quickest I can get ready (not a morning person)
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...
Giovanni Bernard
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school...
While making every choice ask, "will this make Dad proud?"
What I learned in high school that I still refer to today...
Harry Potter can be applied to everything in life.
Last book I read...
The Lovely Bones
Last movie I saw...
Deadpool
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Kenny Chesney
My favorite month...
February
Something I have not done, but I will...
Go to Europe
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Clumsy, Kind, Hardworking
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Find my iPhone
What is your best childhood memory?
Going to the gas station after lacrosse practice with my dad, getting ice cream, and squishing into one chair to watch American Idol
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
A boat and a house in the Keys
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Florida State Football
What is your favorite food?
ICE CREAM
What is your favorite restaurant?
South Port Raw Bar (Fort Lauderdale restaurant on the water)
What is your favorite candy?
Reese's Cups
One sentence to describe your family...
Get in the car, we have to be there 5 hours early to tailgate.
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Paris, more specifically the Eiffel Tower
What got you into the sport?
My brother got cut from his team because he knocked another kid out and I was like "I wanna play lacrosse!"
If there is a player you model your game after, who is that?
My brother
If you could play another sport, what would it be and why?
Basketball hands down! I love it but I'm not very good.
What is your favorite thing about Arizona State?
Making memories with my teammates.
What is your favorite desert?
A S'mores blizzard from Dairy Queen
If you could travel to any country, where would it be?
France.
What is your favorite post-game meal?
Steak or Ice cream
Carley Adams is a member of the first class who received a "bonus year" to come to campus to practice and scrimmage with their new teammates.
Get to know the Fort Lauderdale native before the team officially starts competition next season with the Q&A below.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and where?
John Lennon at whatever dinner could last the longest.
The most upset you have ever been on the field...
Losing my last game senior year to a team we could have beat.
The happiest you have ever been on the field...
In high school my team beat our rivals in overtime.
You have a chance to go watch one past sporting event live (any sport)...what are you going to?
Probably the Olympics to watch Team USA win gymnastics gold in 2012.
MLB players pick a song to play on the PA system when they step up to the plate. You are a MLB player. What song is playing as you dig into the batter's box?
Mambo Number 5
What do like best about your hometown?
Being bike-riding distance to all my best friends.
A movie you have watched more than once and will watch again...
The Dark Knight a million times over
Past Sun Devil athlete (any sport) you wish you could have watched compete...
James Harden
Favorite song from your favorite artist?
Times Like These Foo Fighters
Are you a good dancer? When is the last time you danced?
I've invented some cool moves (I'm the worst dancer ever)
What is one of your favorite quotes and why?
My dad kept this quote in his wallet so he could see it every day, to remember what he was fighting for:
"There is no medicine like hope, no incentive so great, and no tonic so powerful as expectation of something tomorrow." - Orison Swett Marden
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Laundry! But I really like grocery shopping at Costco if that matters.
What is your favorite form of exercise?
Lacrosse (and I'm not just saying that!)
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
My dad
If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?
To play the guitar!
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Christian Bale in the Batman suit
What did you do growing up that got you into trouble?
Doing stuff with my friends that led to broken bones!
What is something you learned in the last week?
I'm really bad at shaking hands.
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Seinfeld, The Office, Breaking Bad. They remind me of just always being played in the background at home.
If you were a character on a TV show, which one would you be?
Khalissi in Game of Thrones
Name one thing about yourself that most people don't know…
I'm afraid of tin foil.
What is your favorite commercial?
The Heinz Ketchup one where all the weiner dogs are dressed as hot dogs and they are frolicking in a field.
When I arrived at Arizona State, I had no idea...
My nickname would end up being Critter!
If you could live during any time period when/where would it be and why?
Right now because I would not of had all of these awesome experiences and people in my life!
Favorite person to follow on Twitter and favorite person who follows you on Twitter?
Jim Gaffigan
What is the most important thing that a parent/grandparent taught you?
Family is by far the most important thing, and to never forget to put butter on everything!
Where is the most interesting vacation spot that you have visited?
Alaska?
What was the single-biggest challenge of your life?
Swimming at ASU as conditioning!
What is your favorite road trip destination and why?
The Florida Keys (even though it's an hour away), because there is no better place on Earth.
What toppings do you get on your pizza?
All the meats
How do you like your steak cooked?
Medium Well
My breakfast consists of...
BACON AND EGGS
I am out of bed at (time) and out the door by (time)...
The latest I am allowed to get out of bed and the quickest I can get ready (not a morning person)
Favorite pro athlete you have been around...
Giovanni Bernard
What I know now that I wish I knew in high school...
While making every choice ask, "will this make Dad proud?"
What I learned in high school that I still refer to today...
Harry Potter can be applied to everything in life.
Last book I read...
The Lovely Bones
Last movie I saw...
Deadpool
What was the first concert you ever attended?
Kenny Chesney
My favorite month...
February
Something I have not done, but I will...
Go to Europe
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Clumsy, Kind, Hardworking
What is the most useful app you have downloaded?
Find my iPhone
What is your best childhood memory?
Going to the gas station after lacrosse practice with my dad, getting ice cream, and squishing into one chair to watch American Idol
You have just won the lottery, what is your first purchase?
A boat and a house in the Keys
What is your favorite sport to watch?
Florida State Football
What is your favorite food?
ICE CREAM
What is your favorite restaurant?
South Port Raw Bar (Fort Lauderdale restaurant on the water)
What is your favorite candy?
Reese's Cups
One sentence to describe your family...
Get in the car, we have to be there 5 hours early to tailgate.
What is a place that you have always wanted to visit?
Paris, more specifically the Eiffel Tower
What got you into the sport?
My brother got cut from his team because he knocked another kid out and I was like "I wanna play lacrosse!"
If there is a player you model your game after, who is that?
My brother
If you could play another sport, what would it be and why?
Basketball hands down! I love it but I'm not very good.
What is your favorite thing about Arizona State?
Making memories with my teammates.
What is your favorite desert?
A S'mores blizzard from Dairy Queen
If you could travel to any country, where would it be?
France.
What is your favorite post-game meal?
Steak or Ice cream