A native of Lee's Summit, Mo., sophomore Morgan Wilson is an all-around competitor for the Gym Devils. Last season she scored a 38.700 in her all-around debut against Washington. She also holds a career high 9.775 on floor which she scored in the season-opener against Nebraska and Bowling Green.
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jesus- I don't think there would be anyone easier to talk to than Jesus
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pumped-up
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Marta Karolyi. She has put together successful team after successful team. I feel like no one really knows what she is thinking unless you get the chance to work with her so it would be interesting to see what her thought process is.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
Women's 100m Hurdles in Rio where the Americans took 1, 2, and 3.
What did you like best about your hometown?
I love how green it is!
What is the last book you read?
Imagine Heaven
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
James Harden
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
You by Chris Young
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up"-Babe Ruth
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
The Proposal
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
The best thing that they taught me is that you can overcome anything
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
I don't know if it is really considered a game show, but I think it would be fun to go on Wipeout!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Probably all of my teammates and family.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
I would love to learn how to dive! I think I would probably be too scared to but it would be cool.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Laid back, quiet, and self-motivated
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Dishes
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Grey's Anatomy, Rookie Blue, and Friends because they are all amazing
What is one place you really want to visit?
Greece
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Michael Phelps
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I ran track and pole vaulted in high school
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
I would say Michal Phelps or Misty Copeland
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My two older sisters both did gymnastics and I always looked up to them in and out of the gym.
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
There are so many, I don't know how to pick one!
Competition where you learned the most from.
It was a little competition from club. I was ready for the meet, but I just didn't really want to be there. My head wasn't in it and I was going through the motions. I wasn't nervous and I was just expecting to hit my routines, but I had a terrible competition. I learned that no matter how good/prepared you are, if you are not excited or mentally ready for the competition, you will not preform your best.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
The mental aspect of gymnastics is challenging because you have to be focused 100% of the time but you can't over think your skills. You have to know when to turn your brain off and just let your body take over.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Vault
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Senior Night last year! I was out with my Achilles injury so I didn't get to compete, but it was the meet where everything kind of clicked for us and it was a lot of fun! I think it was because we were having fun and just going out with confidence that made it such an amazing night!
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Ruptured Achilles (Haven't quite overcome it yet, but I'm working on it)
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The school spirit is amazing! Not just for athletics, but for the whole school in general.
Do you have any goals for this season?
I want this team to go out and perform with confidence!
If you could have dinner with anyone from any era, who would it be and why?
Jesus- I don't think there would be anyone easier to talk to than Jesus
One word to describe your feeling when you put on your ASU uniform for the first time.
Pumped-up
If you had the chance to pick the brain of any coach in any sport, who would it be?
Marta Karolyi. She has put together successful team after successful team. I feel like no one really knows what she is thinking unless you get the chance to work with her so it would be interesting to see what her thought process is.
If you had the chance to watch one past sporting event, which one would you go to?
Women's 100m Hurdles in Rio where the Americans took 1, 2, and 3.
What did you like best about your hometown?
I love how green it is!
What is the last book you read?
Imagine Heaven
Which past Sun Devil (any sport) do you wish you could have watched play?
James Harden
What's your favorite song from your favorite artist?
You by Chris Young
What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"It's hard to beat a person who never gives up"-Babe Ruth
What is a movie that you can watch over and over again?
The Proposal
What is the best advice your parents ever gave you?
The best thing that they taught me is that you can overcome anything
If you could be on any game show which would you choose?
I don't know if it is really considered a game show, but I think it would be fun to go on Wipeout!
Who has been the biggest influence on your career?
Probably all of my teammates and family.
If you could learn to do anything what would it be?
I would love to learn how to dive! I think I would probably be too scared to but it would be cool.
What three words would you use to describe yourself?
Laid back, quiet, and self-motivated
What chore do you absolutely hate doing?
Dishes
What's your favorite TV show and why?
Grey's Anatomy, Rookie Blue, and Friends because they are all amazing
What is one place you really want to visit?
Greece
If you could meet anyone, past or present, who would it be?
Michael Phelps
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I ran track and pole vaulted in high school
Who is your favorite athlete of all time?
I would say Michal Phelps or Misty Copeland
Who has been your biggest inspiration in the sport?
My two older sisters both did gymnastics and I always looked up to them in and out of the gym.
What is your favorite gymnastics moment?
There are so many, I don't know how to pick one!
Competition where you learned the most from.
It was a little competition from club. I was ready for the meet, but I just didn't really want to be there. My head wasn't in it and I was going through the motions. I wasn't nervous and I was just expecting to hit my routines, but I had a terrible competition. I learned that no matter how good/prepared you are, if you are not excited or mentally ready for the competition, you will not preform your best.
What is the hardest thing about gymnastics?
The mental aspect of gymnastics is challenging because you have to be focused 100% of the time but you can't over think your skills. You have to know when to turn your brain off and just let your body take over.
What is your favorite event to compete?
Vault
What is the most exciting competition you have ever been apart of?
Senior Night last year! I was out with my Achilles injury so I didn't get to compete, but it was the meet where everything kind of clicked for us and it was a lot of fun! I think it was because we were having fun and just going out with confidence that made it such an amazing night!
What is the hardest injury you have ever overcome?
Ruptured Achilles (Haven't quite overcome it yet, but I'm working on it)
What is your favorite part about being a Sun Devil?
The school spirit is amazing! Not just for athletics, but for the whole school in general.
Do you have any goals for this season?
I want this team to go out and perform with confidence!