Q&A with Taylor Houchin

Taylor Houchin (pronounced HOW-chin) left her mark on Nebraska's record books in 2017, putting together one of the best freshman seasons in school history. Houchin was named Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and she set an NU freshman record in the all-around and tied another program freshman record on floor exercise.

Houchin was strong outside the gym as well, as she got off to a strong start in the classroom and earned a spot on the Nebraska Scholar-Athlete Honor Roll in fall and spring semesters of her freshman season. She was also named to the Tom Osborne Citizenship Team in 2017.

Taylor took some time out of her busy academic and athletic schedule to answer a few questions and give us a little insight into her life outside of the gym.

Favorite TV show growing up: Drake and Josh

Favorite meal/food: Chicken nuggets

What would you do with a time machine: Watch my parents' lives before I was born

Celebrity crush: Chance the Rapper

Favorite thing about Nebraska (the school): Football games

Best thing about Nebraska (the place): Ivana Cone

Fondest gymnastics memory: Winning Big Ten Freshman of the Year

Vegetables or Fruits: Vegetables

Do you have any pre-meet rituals: Praying

What superpower would you choose: Teleportation so I can travel

What is your favorite song: “LOVE,” by Kendrick Lamar

What do you want to do after college: Travel!

What is your favorite event: Beam

Why did you choose Nebraska: I love my teammates, the coaches and the campus

What is your favorite movie genre: Comedy

What is your dream vacation: Bora Bora

What is one thing most people don't know about you: I want to travel the world

What is your favorite thing about competing: My teammates cheering me on

Who was your idol growing up: My mom