Quick Hits |
Full Name: Cara Nicole Howard |
Birthdate: February 13, 1988 |
Birthplace: Newport News, Va. |
Parent: Chris and Penny Howard |
Siblings: Brother, Ryan (26) |
Major: Urban Studies, minor in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness |
Honors and Awards
Three-year recipient of the Commissioner’s Academic Award
Four-time member of the Dean’s List
While with the Rams:
Nothing Comes Easy: Howard’s career has been plagued by injuries with various leg and knee injuries spread throughout her four seasons
Senior Step-Up: With only five upperclassmen on the 2009 roster, the VCU coaching staff is relying on Howard stepping into a key leadership role both on and off the field
The Fun File |
If you could meet one living celebrity, who would it be?
David Beckham |
Actor/Actress to play you in a movie:
Sarah Jessica Parker because everyone thinks I look like her |
Funniest Teammate:
J-Mac (Jessica McNamara)
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Best place to eat in Richmond:
Little Mexico |
Best VCU athlete not on your team?
Jesse Pellot-Rosa
(former men's hoops player)
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Favorite Place on Campus:
The Student Commons
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Best place to play in the CAA
(other than SportsBackers):
ODU
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Who wins the discussions (aka arguments) at home, Tim or Tiff?
Tiff |
What position will Layla Sahaydak grow up to play?
Midfield
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Prior to VCU:
En Fuego: Howard was a four-year member of Beach FC Fyre, a club team that captured the Virginia State Club Championship two years in a row (2003 and 2004)
Praise Around the Peninsula: The name ‘Cara Howard’ became synonymous with the First-Team All-Peninusla District almost immediately as she earned a spot on the squad during her sophomore, junior and senior seasons. She also earned spots on the All-State squad during her sophomore and senior campaigns.
Hanging the Banners: Championships are nothing new to Cara who helped the Monarchs of Menchville capture four straight District Tournament Championships and earn a berth in the Eastern Regional State Semi-Final during her sophomore season.
Clutch Performer: Howard played a huge role in the run to the regional state semi-finals for the Monarchs, finding the back of the net during that contest to send the game into overtime
The Travel Bug: Howard was a two-year starter for the Virginia State ODP squad, including making a trip across the Great Pond to travel Europe.
I’m finally free!: Riddled by various injuries throughout her high school career, Howard lists staying injury free during her senior season as one of her top-five highlights from her time at Menchville.
Getting to Know Cara
Talking about the Y-M-C-A!: During the off-season, Howard can be found at the YMCA, where she serves as part of their fitness staff
The First Lady: Howard is busy around campus as well, serving as President of Gamma Theta Upsilion (The International Geographic Honor Society) and is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
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