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

Jan. 27, 2005

BEAR FACTS Archive

Benjamin Becker
Tennis
Senior

When did you start playing tennis?
When I was eight.

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Just being on the team, getting to travel and having fun with your teammates.

If you weren't playing tennis, which sport would you want to play?
I would say soccer.

After meeting coach Knoll, what was you first thought?
You have to be very disciplined.

What is the most unique item in your locker?
I got a penny in my locker that we got from the football coach.

Who are your favorite sports hero?
Boris Becker

Where is your favorite place to go after a match?
I guess some restaurant to hang out and eat.

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Winning the 2004 NCAA team championship

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Baylor recruited me and I came with three other friends.

What CD is in your player right now?
I don't have a car so I don't have a player, but I listen to rap a lot.

What is the last movie you watched?
Wimbledon on the plane and it was terrible.

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My racket

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
There is nothing really surprising about me.

Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge

Burger or Pizza?
Pizza

Penland or Memorial?
Memorial