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

September 15, 2005

BEAR FACTS Archive

Glen Oskin
Football
Senior, Offensive Guard

When did you start playing your sport?
Junior year in high school

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My mom, because she's been a good role model

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
The fans

If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Baseball

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Big Ox

After meeting coach Morris, what was you first thought?
Old school coach

If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Quarterback

What is the most unique item in your locker?
Mark McGwire

What athlete did you imitate when you were a kid?
Mark McQwire

Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
Home

What is the best venue you have ever played in?
Texas A&M or Oklahoma

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Beating A&M

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I ran into the running back and knocked him over one time, but I made the tackle

What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
A&M and Texas

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
The football program and the small classrooms

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Adversity

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Interviewing with Cunningham

What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
The team

What CD is in your player right now?
Toby Keith

What is the last movie you watched?
Wedding Crashers

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
A toothbrush

Who is your favorite Sportscenter announcer?
Stuart Scott

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Never give up

What is your favorite fast food?
I don't eat fast food

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Losing

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
People think I'm grumpy, but I'm not

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

What is your dream job?
To work for a professional sports team

What's your most valued possession?
My car

What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports?
Barry Bonds and the homerun record

Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2

Movies or TV?
TV

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Burger or Pizza?
Burger

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes

Cars or Trucks?
Trucks

compiled by Clay Pickering, Athletic Media Relations student assistant