Illini athletes sound off

By Compiled Ashley Wijangco

Editor’s Note: Every week, The Daily Illini sports staff talks to Illinois athletes about their likes and dislikes. This week, we spoke with Illini football’s Marchie Murdock, wheelchair basketball’s Shelby Gruss and volleyball’s Katie Stadick.

The Daily Illini: What is your favorite thing about fall and why?

Marchie Murdock: “Halloween, because it’s always been one of my favorite holidays since I was a kid.”

Shelby Gruss: “My favorite thing about fall is to be able to wear sweatshirts.”

Katie Stadick: “I like when the leaves start to fall and all the coffee drinks start to come out.”

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DI: Which favorite social media platform is your favorite?

MM: “Probably between Twitter and Snapchat.”

SG: “I only use Facebook really, so Facebook.”

KS: “I like Facebook a lot. That’s what I’m on most of the time.”

DI: What is your go-to pre-competition meal?

MM: “We have steak and chicken and mashed potatoes with green beans the night before a game.”

SG: “I do not really have a go-to meal. I try to have carbs and have a granola bar as a snack before game time.”

KS: “Sandwiches. Usually, I’m a turkey and cheese type of person.”

DI: Which television show are you currently binge-watching?

MM: “That’s a good question. I haven’t been really watching TV shows, but I watched ‘Narcos’ on Netflix.”

SG: “Football. I do not really have a go-to show, but I am a huge sports fan.”

KS: “‘Parks and Recreation’ and ‘Friends.’”