Oct. 5, 2006

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

09/28/2006

BEAR FACTS Archive

Dominique Zeigler
Football
Senior, Wide Receiver

When did you start playing your sport?
Third Grade

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My Mom and Dad

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
You get to meet a lot of new people and got a lot of new places and experience new things while developing leadership skill.

Favorite sport other than your own?
Track

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Ziggy, because my last name is Zeigler.

After meeting Coach Guy Morris, what was you first thought?
He was a pretty straight forward guy.

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

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I get into the hot tub and listen to a cd.

What is the most unique item in your locker?
A yellow t-shirt

What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
Seeing a guy get hit really hard when he's not expecting it.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Jerry Rice

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Catching the game-winning pass that beat Texas A&M in 2004.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I don't really have one.

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Being smaller in weight and playing Division I football.

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Anybody school in Texas.

What is one thing Coach Morris always tells you?
Play hard and give it your all.

What is your favorite team road trip?
Missouri

Who is your biggest fan?
My mom and dad.

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Because I could compete in both track and football.

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

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

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
Fans

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Stay focus and don't let anyone take away your dream.

What are three words that describe you?
Funny, athletic, caring

What is your favorite T.V. show?
ESPN SportsCenter

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I like to cook.

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Seeing my girlfriend

What is your dream job?
Playing in the NFL

What's your most valued possession?
My wallet

Best non-athletic talent?
Computers

Favorite musical artist?
Zero

Biggest superstition?
I don't believe in them.

Biggest fear?
Drowning to death.

Biggest pet-peeve?
When people smack while they eat.

Least favorite food?
Onions

Worst movie you've seen?
Click

Favorite T-Shirt?
Anything Polo

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Texas A&M

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Cars or Trucks?
Cars

compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant