A weekly Q&A with Baylor's student-athletes
February 9, 2006
BEAR FACTS Archive
Tim Bush
Men's Basketball
Junior, Forward
When did you start playing your sport?
In the 8th Grade
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My Mother
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Free Food
If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Football
After meeting coach Drew, what was you first thought?
Man, this guy is energetic.
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Shooting Guard
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I anoint myself with blessing oil.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
A picture of a galaxy, and when the scientists looked as deep as they could look, the picture that came out of it was a light and it looked like a cross in the middle of it. I keep that in there for inspiration.
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley
What athlete did you imitate when you were a kid?
Magic Johnson and Charles Barkley
Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
To my brothers apartment to talk about the game
What is the best venue you have ever played in?
My freshman year at Kentucky
What is the highlight of your sports career?
The win at Purdue
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Last year against Texas A&M at home, Pompey dunked on me.
What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Texas A&M
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
The family atmosphere and the Christian background
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Hard work will always have its reward in the end.
What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Bowling
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Hanging out in my locker room all the time
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Mamadou Diene
What CD is in your player right now?
Jaime Foxx
What is the last movie you watched?
Cinderella Man
What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
Playstation
Who is your favorite Sportscenter announcer?
Dick Vitale
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Spend more time in the gym than you do at home.
What is your favorite fast food?
Jack in the Box
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Getting better on the court while my family went through the hurricane Katrina situation
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I like techno music
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Basketball
What is your dream job?
To be a sports analyst or to play NBA Ball
What's your most valued possession?
My portable DVD player
What do you consider the all-time greatest moment in sports?
Kobe Bryant with 81 points
Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Playstation 2
Movies or TV?
TV
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Burger or Pizza?
Pizza
Penland or Memorial?
Penland
Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
