Sept. 7, 2006

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

September 7, 2006

BEAR FACTS Archive

Kristin Schramek
Volleyball
Junior, L/OH

When did you start playing your sport?
When I was 12 years-old

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

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
The food is really good.

Favorite sport other than your own?
Football

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Schram, Schmeck, Scheram-a-rama-ram, Scheram-alama-ding dong

After meeting Coach Barnes, what was your first thought?
He had great confidence, a strong Christian faith, and he was genuine.

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

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I pray and have quiet time, then just take mental reps

What is the most unique item in your locker?
I put in shelves for organization

What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
A skit from Saturday Night Live

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Emmitt Smith, Kerry Walsh, Misty May

What is the highlight of your sports career?
I had 22 digs in a 3 game match against #1 Nebraska

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Serving a ball into the bottom of the net

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Last season, I had so many mental struggles

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

What is one thing Coach Barnes always tells you?
Just play the game

What is your favorite team road trip?
Colorado

Who is your biggest fan?
My parents are at every game

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
All the girls had great personalities

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

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

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Sophia Young

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
More school spirit and pride

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
If you think you can do something, you can

What are three words that describe you?
Outgoing, loud and free-spirited

What song is stuck in your head right now?
A song by The Fray

What is your favorite T.V. show?
Grey's Anatomy

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I'm a neat freak

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
sweet tea

What is your dream job?
To be on Entertainment Tonight

What's your most valued possession?
My pink blanket that I got at the hospital where I was born

What artist is playing in your MP3 player right now?
Coldplay

Best non-athletic talent?
Singing

Favorite musical artist?
Coldplay

Biggest superstition?
I have to pray before every game

Biggest fear?
Tornados and thunderstorms

Biggest pet-peeve?
Being unorganized

Least favorite food?
Seafood

Worst movie you've seen?
Lady in the Water

Favorite T-Shirt?
Vintage T

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Nebraska

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime

Penland or Memorial?
Memorial

Cars or Trucks?
Trucks

compiled by Grant Vandever, Athletic Media Relations student assistant