A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
April 15, 2005
BEAR FACTS Archive
Stephanie Pomes
Softball
Senior, Third Base
When did you start playing your sport?
Around four years old, I started playing tee ball.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My father, he has always been there for me and helped me out through everything.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Getting to travel around and being with the team; they begin to become your family.
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Soccer; I played soccer up until high school.
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Po-Po
After meeting Coach Moore, what was you first thought?
He was kind of tall and big.
What position would you like to play other than your own?
Pitcher
What is the craziest pre-game ritual you or a teammate has used?
The entire team gets together in a group, and we put a song on and dance beforehand.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
A Jack-in-the-Box antenna ball with a Santa Hat
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Derek Jeter
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
My house
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Hosting regionals last year was awesome.
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
Texas, LSU and Arizona
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
It is a great academic school, and I also followed Coach Moore over here from LSU because I wanted to play under him.
What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Theater Props
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
The girls on the team
What CD is in your player right now?
A random mix
What is the last movie you watched?
Spanglish
Name one television series you won't miss.
The OC
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
CD player
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Never give up; keep practicing; give it your all and one day it will happen.
What is your favorite fast food?
Taco Bell
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Adjusting to being far away from my family and friends and adjusting to college life
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I did ballet when I was younger.
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
TV
If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing?
Sweet Home Alabama
What is your dream job?
A veterinarian
What's your most valued possession?
My dog, a Golden Retriever, named Toby.
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Apprentice or Fear Factor?
Neither
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Burger or Pizza?
Burger
Penland or Memorial?
I'll cook myself.
Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals
Smoothie or Shake? Smoothie
compiled by Kate Leslie, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
