Playing Favorites: Pet Peeves

Slow drivers. Loud chewing. People who don't wash their hands. When asked about their pet peeves, top high school athletes sound like everyone else—annoyed by the small things.

This Playing Favorites segment shows another side of future college stars. Beyond the highlight reels and recruiting rankings, these athletes deal with the same everyday frustrations as their classmates. Bad grammar bothers some. Invading personal space irritates others. The answers humanize players who often seem larger than life on the field.