Getting to Know Quinci Hayward
10/25/2012 12:00:00 AM | Women's Volleyball
Oct. 25, 2012
Quinci Hayward is the tallest volleyball player to ever play at Southern Miss. The 6'5" freshman has in 80 sets and recorded 133 kills. She tallied a season-high 13 kills against East Carolina. The Slidell, La., native played at Slidell High School where she was a four-year letterwinner. While at Slidell HS, she recorded a season-high 36 kills in a match against Northshore High School.
Full Name: Quinci Denee Hayward
Nickname(s): Quinc or Que
Birthdate: Sept. 27
Major(s): Broadcast Journalism (minoring in graphic advertisement)
Family members (parents + include ages with siblings): Tenna Cooper and Albert Hayward
Hobbies/Interests: Volleyball
Do you do any volunteer activities? If yes, what? No
Are you involved in any organizations or honor societies on campus? No
Why did you choose Southern Miss? I like to think that Southern Miss chose me. From the moment I walked in to the Coliseum two years ago I felt at home.
Favorites
Athlete: Drew Brees Movie: Mulan TV show: Basketball Wives Sports team: New Orleans Saints Food: Pizza & burritos Place on campus: Coliseum Cartoon character: SpongeBob Square Pants Vacation spot: Florida Volleyball player: Misty May-Treanor
First started volleyball (age/grade): 11 years-old/ 7th grade
Most memorable match: Playing against our rival junior high in 8th grade, when I got my first kill!
My favorite thing about Southern Miss Volleyball are: My teammates
The best thing about Hattiesburg is: The University of Southern Miss (OF COURSE)
My idea of happiness is: Something that never ceases to add or multiply to your life, when others try to divide or subtract from it
My role models are: My Mother
What talent would you like to have? The ability to sing
Fantasy job/career: Talk Show Host
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Become famous
If I could bring one thing from my hometown, it would be: The culture
The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I snort when I laugh
I can't live without: Music
Greatest invention of the last 100 years: the iPhone
What is your greatest fear? Falling down the steps of coliseum face first
What is your greatest achievement or regret? Receiving a full scholarship Volleyball to a 4-year university
Which fictional or historical figure would you like to meet? Oprah
Most famous person I've met: Lil' Romeo
If you could have one superpower, what would it be? The ability to see the near future
If you were Coach Sutherland for a day, what would you do? I would allow the team to drink sweet tea