Alicia!

I absolutely love her.

One of the most popular athletes amongst the men’s team is Alicia Sacramone. She often hangs out with guys, who are closer in age and interest to Sacramone than her 16-year-old teammates.

“I’ve got a boyfriend, yes, but I’ve also got tons of guy friends,” she confirms. “Yep, guys love me.” (She’s joking. Kind of.)

Sacramone, the eldest of Team USA’s ladies, is jokingly called “Sassy” by many, in reference to her quick wit and sometimes salty comments. (She’s been known to curse, albeit in a whisper, during interviews.)

“Sometimes I speak before I think,” Sacramone laughed. “Who am I kidding? I do that most of the time.”

Like her classic comment about giving the Trials line judge a “death glare” on day one, or referring to herself as a “bada**” on NBC. Or perhaps her now legendary pre-floor pep talk at 2007 Worlds.

No question, Sacramone is not your I-just-want-go-out-and-hit-all-my-events kind of interview.

Last night, after finals, Sacramone once again said exactly what she thought. “Damn, I wish I was one of the guys,” she answered when asked about the pressure inherent in the wait to find out whether or not she’ll be an Olympian. A wait that’s now over for the U.S. men.