Sept. 30, 2004
A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
BEAR FACTS Archive
Nicole LeBlanc
Volleyball
Sophomore, Right Side Hitter
When did you start playing your sport?
My freshman year of high school
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Probably my high school coach, Terry Ohme
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Scholarship
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Softball
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Nic, just because it's short
After meeting coach Barnes, what was you first thought?
I thought he was a really great person. It's hard to tell a coach without being in the gym with him. I mean, he is just a really great guy and a really great family man.
What position would you like to play other than your own?
I've played them all. I've played middle blocker; I played middle last year. And I am playing right side this year, and I've actually played a little bit of left side now. I have just played everything.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
I guess laundry detergent
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
Home
What is the best venue you have ever played in?
I love playing at Nebraska.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
In Hawaii last year I went back to jump serve and hit the ball straight up into the air, to the middle of nowhere. I don't even know what happened. It was way out. The whole crowd was just like, "Eww."
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
I would say it's a tie between Texas Tech and Texas.
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Coaching and the Conference, Big 12.
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Probably the team
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Stevie Nicholas
What CD is in your player right now?
I don't really listen to any Cd's; I listen to the radio.
What is the last movie you watched?
John Q, I think.
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My Winnie the Pooh Bear
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
To always believe in yourself not matter what anyone else tells you.
What is your favorite fast food?
Does Fazoli's count? Yeah, Fazoli's.
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I want to have six children.
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Pasta
If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing?
A song with no lyrics. I can't sing, an instrumental.
What is your dream job?
Work with elderly people
What's your most valued possession?
My Pooh Bear
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN
Apprentice or Fear Factor?
Fear Factor
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Burger or Pizza?
Pizza
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals
Smoothie or Shake?
Smoothie
compiled by Sarah Tinsley, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
