Oct. 26, 2007
BEAR FACTS Archive
Jason Smith
Football
Senior, Offensive Tackle
When did you start playing your sport?
7th grade
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Coach Morriss
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Being around guys that have the same passion and background as yourself, becoming a man, and surrounding yourself with good people
Favorite sport other than your own?
Team roping
What is your nickname on the team and why?
J. Smooth because it is the way I want to live my life, not a bunch of distractions or commotions, just the way you are suppose to live in the Bible
After meeting Coach Morriss, what was your first thought?
This guy is country
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Quarterback
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
Listen to Young Jeezy and talk to Coach Morriss for game plan
What is the most unique item in your locker?
Bible
What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
Coach Jackson yelling at the running backs
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Fred Miller and Payton Manning
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Caching a touchdown pass as a red shirt freshman in Oklahoma
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Jumping off sides and getting a penalty
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Penalties
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Oklahoma and Oklahoma State when we travel to Oklahoma
What is one thing Coach Morriss always tells you?
Go over your mental checklist
What is your favorite team road trip?
Bus ride to Oklahoma because of the team bonding
Who is your biggest fan?
Josh, a.k.a. Darthbaylor
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Coach Morriss and the opportunity to follow a good leader
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
People outside your team do not really care about you or what you do and being able to overcome that adversity of not having everyone wanting to see you succeed
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Walking on campus
Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Shawn Bell
What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
Nothing because it is in the process of changing
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Always do the right thing even when no one is looking because that is when it really matters
What are three words that describe you?
Passionate, follower, and example
What song is stuck in your head right now?
"I'm gonna miss her" by Alan Jackson
What is your favorite T.V. show?
Dukes of Hazard
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
Where I am from
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Food
What is your dream job?
Being a professional offensive tackle
What's your most valued possession?
Bible
What song is playing in your MP3 player right now?
Best non-athletic talent?
Team roping
Favorite musical artist?
Toby Keith
Biggest superstition?
Never lay in bed when it is light outside because someone is out working you
Biggest fear?
Failure
Biggest pet-peeve?
People who do not take advantage of their opportunities
Least favorite food?
Anything raw
Worst movie you've seen?
Do not go to movies
Favorite T-Shirt?
Baylor football shirt
Movies or TV?
TV
MTV or ESPN?
ESPN
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime
Penland or Memorial?
Penland
Cars or Trucks?
Trucks
compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
