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

June 17, 2004

BEAR FACTS Archive

Desiree Guilliard-Young
Volleyball
Soph., Middle Blocker

When did you start playing volleyball?
My freshman year of high school.

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Golden Bear Volleyball Club

Who is the greatest opponent you have ever played against?
University of Hawaii

If you could play against anyone in history, who would it be?
Danielle Scott

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
I get to play the sport I love and travel.

What is your nickname on the team?
Jolly

What is the craziest pre-game ritual your or a teammate has used?
I listen to loud music.

Who is your favorite sports hero?
Lance Armstrong

Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
To eat and then to bed.

If you could choose any two TV personalities to announce your game, who would it be and why?
The Fab 5 and Wonda

What is the best venue you have ever played in?
University of Hawaii

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I rolled my ankle and pulled down the net in the process one time.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Political Science

What is one thing you want to accomplish in college outside of sports?
I would really like to organize a poetry slam.

What CD is in your player right now?
Usher-Confessions

What is the last movie you watched?
Harry Potter

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
Batteries

What is your advice to youngsters?
Take care of business in high school.

What is your favorite fast food?
Fazoli's

If you had $50, how would you spend it?
I would save $5 and then go shopping.

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I write poetry.

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Triscuits

What is the worst job you ever had?
I cleaned houses in high school for my friend's parents.

Ice Cream or Yogurt?
Ice Cream

Playstation2 or Xbox?
Playstation2

Movies or TV?
Movies

Surf or Ski?
Ski

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge

Burger or Pizza?
Pizza

Penland or Memorial?
Memorial

Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals

compiled by Matt Woolley, Athletic Media Relations student assistant