Aaliyah Wilson-Smith
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Season(s) Played with the Divas: 2018
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Jersey Number: 46
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Position: LB
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Age: 23
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Height: 5-4
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Weight: 150
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Hometown: Baltimore, MD
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High School: Milford Mill Academy (MD)
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College: Morgan State University
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Occupation: Allied Universal
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Aaliyah Wilson-Smith Q&A
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Who was your childhood idol? Why?
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| Allen Iverson…from his handles to his style to his talent, I always wanted to be like him. The first time I saw him crossover Michael Jordan, I immediately started working on my handles. |
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Who is your biggest supporter?
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| My sister and my mother…no matter what sport I chose or what instrument I played, they always were there to support me. |
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If you could have a conversation with anyone, dead or alive, who would you choose? Why?
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| James Harrison…I am a huge fan when it comes to his work ethic and drive. |
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Who is your female sports idol?
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| Serena Williams. |
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Who is your favorite NFL player? Why?
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| Tom Brady and Tyrann Mathieu are my favorite NFL players. Tom Brady is my favorite team’s quarterback, and I have nothing but faith in him…he strives to be great and nothing else. Tyrann Mathieu has been my favorite player since he was at LSU…he’s not the average height of a safety, but he doesn’t let that stop him from being as great as he is. |
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What are your favorite hobbies or special interests?
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| Playing any type of sports and heavy lifting. |
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What is your favorite movie?
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| All Marvel and DC Universe movies. |
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What is your favorite TV show?
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| Grey’s Anatomy. |
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What is your favorite travel location?
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| Massanutten Resort. |
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What is your favorite food?
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| Steak. |
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Who is your favorite musician or group?
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| Beyoncé. |
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What is your favorite quote?
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| “I hated every minute of training, but I said, ‘Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'” – Muhammad Ali |
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How would you describe yourself in three words?
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| Ambitious, positive, hard-working. |
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What are your lifetime aspirations?
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| To have a big family and own my own company. |
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What was the first sport you ever played?
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| Basketball. |
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What is your favorite sports memory?
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| Going undefeated and winning the championship in the 15-16 league when I was 12. |
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How did you hear about women’s football?
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| One of my friends told me about the D.C. Divas when I brought up an interest in playing football. |
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Why do you want to play women’s football?
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| I’ve played almost every sport and never played the one sport I love the most. |
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What does it mean to you to be a D.C. Diva?
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| It means a lot to me to be a part of such a wonderful organization full of great coaches and hard-working teammates. I plan on playing here for a while. |
