Technique: When did you realize that you had a knack for softball?
Rush: Probably when I was about 10 after my dad made me play for a couple of years and I realized I was actually decent at [softball].
Technique: What is your reaction to what most consider a successful year for you on the softball field?
Rush: It’s awesome, but I’ve always considered that an individual bonus. The team has always been the main focus.
Technique: What’s your favorite thing about playing softball at Tech?
Rush: I pitch, so I like pitching. I also like hitting.
Technique: What’s your least favorite thing about playing softball?
Rush: Probably the amount of hours you have to put in because it’s such hard work.
Technique: Do you have any goals for yourself or the team as a whole?
Rush: I guess strive to get better and see what happens at the end of the season. Just to get better each year.
Technique: If you could be well known for something other than softball what would you want to be known for?
Rush: I don’t know. For me it’s always been softball.
Technique: What’s your major?
Rush: Science, Technology and Culture.
Technique: And why did you choose that?
Rush: Because I eventually want to teach and that’s the easiest route to take from here.
Technique: If you could teach any class at Tech what would you want to teach?
Rush: U.S. History would be my favorite.
Technique: If you could make one great invention or discovery, what would you want to make?
Rush: To find a cure for cancer.
Technique: If you had to choose between movies or music, which would you choose?
Rush: Probably movies.
Technique: What is your favorite movie sequel?
Rush: Twilight.
Technique: If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you want to have with you?
Rush: My cell phone, my iPod, and probably a good book.
Technique: If we were to look at your recently played list on your iPod or MP3 player, what would we find?
Rush: Probably something of Lil Wayne.
Technique: If you could be in any sitcom or reality show, what would you want to be in?
Rush: True Life.
Technique: If you could have any class be offered at Tech what would you want?
Rush: Some sort of Tech art class.
Technique: What would you consider your favorite meal?
Rush: I am always up for anything Mexican.