A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
May 26, 2005
BEAR FACTS Archive
Greg Shearer
Men's Tennis
Senior
When did you start playing your sport?I started when I was 11. I played with a friend at a club and then I didn't play for the rest of the year and I really started playing when I was 12.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career? My father has because he used to take me to all the tournaments when I was young and he took me play and never put any pressure on me.
What is the best part of being a college athlete? Getting to travel around America and see a country I haven't really been to before and get treated like you are a professional athlete for a couple of years.
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play? Soccer
What is your nickname on the team and why? Goldie because I died my hair
After meeting coach Knoll, what was you first thought? He's an intimidating guy but I just had to brace myself for what he was telling me about the training and stuff.
What is the most unique item in your locker? Probably the piece of paper that says Will, Vlady and Greg don't forget your abs because we have to do it everyday after practice because we are really bad at it.
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event? Treff's
What is the best venue you have ever played in? This one's pretty good
What is the highlight of your sports career? Getting to the elite 8 of the Soccer National's my last year in high school
What is your most embarrassing sports moment? My first home match for Baylor, that was pretty bad.
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against? If we get to the sweet 16 A&M's going to be fun.
Why did you choose to attend Baylor? They are number 1 in the nation. Defending champions, it would be a great way to finish my career.
What has been your favorite class at Baylor? I liked Anatomy, it was pretty interesting.
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave? Being involved with the tennis team and coming to this facility all the time. This team is awesome.
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete? Benjamin Becker, NCAA champion
What CD is in your player right now? The new System of a Down
What is the last movie you watched? Anchorman
Name one television series you won't miss. The O.C.
What is one thing you must pack when traveling? My rackets
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give? Work really hard and keep focus. Try to keep all the outside influences out of your life.
What is your favorite fast food? In-N-Out Burger in California
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome? Moving away from home and living overseas.
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you. I'm pretty crazy. I like climbing mountains and getting myself into trouble.
Name one thing you can't go a week without. The internet
If you had to perform karaoke, what song would you sing? One that is really, really loud where I just had to scream and no one would hear my voice.
What is your dream job? One of those guys who go around to people's houses and catch wild animals that have gotten into their yards.
What's your most valued possession? My laptop
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports? The All Blacks winning the Rugby World Cup in 1997
Playstation 2 or Xbox? Playstation 2
Movies or TV? TV
MTV or ESPN? MTV
Apprentice or Fear Factor? Fear Factor
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser? Bruiser
Burger or Pizza? Pizza
Penland or Memorial? I've never eaten in the cafeteria
Sandals or Shoes? Sandals
compiled by Tami Becton, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
