May 2, 2001

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Welcome to Up Close and Personal, a feature on umterps.com that lets you get inside the minds and lives of Maryland student-athletes.

Senior Annmarie Browne has been a four-year contributor in the Terps' outfield. One of Maryland's all-time great defensive players, Browne's spectacular outfield play has turned in numerous game-saving catches and a .980 fielding percentage. Truly a team player, her 32-plus sacrifice hits this season alone not only make her the all-time leader in Maryland history, but are more than any other player has contributed in an entire career.

The Lansdale, Pa., native took a time-out to discuss her favorite softball story, her greatest athletic accomplishment and her heroes.

Favorite movie/TV show: I have so many it is impossible to choose one.

Favorite actor/actress: Matt Damon, Janeane Garofalo.

CD in my CD player the most: Enya.

Favorite food: Mashed Potatoes.

Favorite place to hang out: Any place with friends. The inner harbor because it is beautiful.

Favorite class: BMGT 110 with Dr Nichols, he was a great professor.

Favorite place to go on vacation: Denver, Co. -- you can ski, hike, climb, and many other out doorzy things.

Since coming to Maryland I've learned: a lot about different people and the type of person I want to be.

Greatest athletic accomplishment: Playing softball here at Maryland.

Who is your hero/role model? My Dad and Mom.

Who is your favorite athlete/sports team? Darren Daulton -- Phillies kick butt!

Who is your favorite athlete at Maryland? The Maryland softball team because they are all great!!

Tell your funny/favorite softball story: An outfielder (who will remain nameless) was demonstrating how to do something and they got their cleat caught in their shoelace and fell... it was so funny and we all laughed for a really long time.

I came to Maryland because: I loved the campus and I was really excited about the softball program.

The best thing about Maryland is: The great variety of people and the opportunities.

Few people know that I: love riding horses.

One word to describe me on the field is: aggressive.

One word to describe me off the field is: demure.

After Maryland, I'd like to: go on to Grad school.

If I could have dinner with any three people (in history or today): Darwin, Rachel Carson, and Whoopi Goldburg.

What do you want to accomplish this season? I want to always do the best I can and never let up

Favorite quote: "Swing hard in case they throw the ball were you are swinging."

What are your funny superstitions/pregame rituals? I like to say the same thing right before the first pitch is thrown each inning.

If I were president for the day I would: help the environmental societies get more control and give less control to the government.

If I was Coach LaMandre for the day I would: go to the batting cages for a day and learn to lefty slap.

The teammate that inspires me is: each and everyone because they are all willing to help and be there as a team when it is needed most.

If I could switch places for a day with any person (real or fictional) I'd be: Scott Rolen the Phillies third baseman.