Dec. 2, 2004

A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes

BEAR FACTS Archive

Kelly Spriggs
Volleyball
Junior, Outside Hitter

When did you start playing volleyball?
When I was in the seventh grade.

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My sister, she was in athletics and I wanted to follow in her footsteps.

What is the craziest pre-game ritual you have?
I get treatment and then I usually try to focus my mind in meditation

What is the most unique item in your locker?
Febreze

Who is your favorite sports hero?
Shaq, he keeps it real.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
At Nebraska my freshman year and my shoe came off in the middle of a play.

What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
Nebraska

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
It was close to home and I liked the other girls that were coming here to play.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
American Literature

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Paul Mosley

What CD is in your player right now?
Destiny's Child-Destiny Fullfilled

What is the last movie you watched?
Saw

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My CD player

Who is your favorite SportsCenter announcer?
Trey Wingo

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Work hard and dream big.

What is your favorite fast food?
McDonald's

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
That I can sing.

If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing?
The national anthem

What is your dream job?
Being a strength and conditioning coach.

Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
MTV

Apprentice or Fear Factor?
Fear Factor

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge

Burger or Pizza?
Burger

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes