Oct. 24, 2006
A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
BEAR FACTS Archive
Paul Mosley
Football
Senior, Running back
When did you start playing your sport?
Junior year in high school
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
It would probably be my running back coach from high school and my head coach in high school. I still talk to both those guys. They keep me motivated and going and help inspire me.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Being able to represent your school and being able to play in front of thousands of people
Favorite sport other than your own?
Basketball and track
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Chief, I don't know why and P-Mo
After meeting Coach Morris, what was you first thought?
I knew he was going to be about business. He was serious about the job and serious about turning the program around. I had a lot of respect for him.
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Quarterback or wide receiver
What is the most unique item in your locker?
My candy that I have hidden in my lock box
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Emmitt Smith
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Being able to play in the A&M game
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
The fumble I had against Kansas State
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Kansas and Oklahoma
What is one thing Coach Morris always tells you?
Play with passion and go out there and beat the guy in front of you
What is your favorite team road trip?
Army, to New York
Who is your biggest fan?
My girlfriend, Kelly Spriggs
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
My parents talked me into coming, and I also wanted to help rebuild the program
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Your actions affect people around you. People are always watching so you have to always be smart about what you do.
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
The atmosphere and being around my teammates
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Kelly Spriggs, she played volleyball here.
What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
I would like an on campus practice facility
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Never give up no matter how hard it seems. Give it your all and work hard.
What are three words that describe you?
Goofy, Funny and Nice
What song is stuck in your head right now?
Bone Crusher's Never Scared
What is your favorite T.V. show?
The Cosby Show
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I want to be an actor someday
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Food
What is your dream job?
Play in the NFL for a couple years then be an actor
What's your most valued possession?
My family
Best non-athletic talent?
Dancing
Biggest fear?
Letting myself down
Biggest pet-peeve?
When people yell at me, besides my coaches
Least favorite food?
Guacamole
Worst movie you've seen?
Anaconda 2
Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Oklahoma State
Movies or TV?
Movies
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge
Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime
Penland or Memorial?
Penland
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
