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

March 16, 2006

BEAR FACTS Archive

Nicole Brown
Equestrian
English

When did you start playing your sport?
When I was 11.

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

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
My Teammates

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

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Nickel and Dime

After meeting Coach White, what was you first thought?
The team would have great potential

Do you have a pre-game ritual?
Pray and visualize my course.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Beezie Madden

What athletes did you imitate when you were a kid?
My sister

Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
Out with the team

What's the best venue you've played in?
Georgia

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Winning the 2002 Nationals

What's your most embarrassing sports moment?
Tripping on my spurs while jogging for a class.

What opposing school do you most look forward to competing against?
South Carolina and Auburn

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Christian atmosphere and great engineering program.

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
How to be a member of a team and time management.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Calculus 2

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

Who's your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Sophia Young

What CD is in your player right now?
Chevelle

What is the last movie you watched?
Shrek 2

Name one television series you won't miss.
House

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
My show clothes

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Put 100% into everything.

What is your favorite fast food?
Subway

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Adapting to new horses

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I have 7 siblings.

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Riding my horse

What is your dream job?
Engineer

What's your most valued possession?
Cross necklace my mother gave to me on my 18th birthday

Playstation 2 or Xbox?
Xbox

Movies or TV?
Movies

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