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

February 15, 2007

BEAR FACTS Archive

Mark Shepherd
Men's Basketball
Junior, Forward

When did you start playing your sport?
With my older brother when I was a little kid

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My high school coach Scott Zimmerman

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Our fans

Favorite sport other than your own?
Football

What is your nickname on the team and why?
"Shep" because it's short for my last name

After meeting Coach Drew, what was you first thought?
He's pretty enthusiastic

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

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
Listen to music

What is the most unique item in your locker?
FIFA, the video game

What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
When coach Drew hit a half-court shot. Pure luck.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Larry Bird and Nolan Ryan

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Beating K-State for our first win last year and beating Purdue on their court two years ago.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Shooting an airball or missing dunks

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Losing my cousin

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Texas

What is one thing Coach Drew always tells you?
Rebound!

What is your favorite team road trip?
Texas and Oklahoma State

Who is your biggest fan?
My mom

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
It was a good chance to play

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
The value of hard work

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

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Greg Davis

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
There's not much

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Always play your hardest

What are three words that describe you?
Tall, goofy, competitive

What song is stuck in your head right now?
"Let it Rain"

What is your favorite T.V. show?
Beyond the Glory

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

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

What is your dream job?
Play in the NBA

What's your most valued possession?
My 1992 Ford Bronco

Best non-athletic talent?
I'm a pretty good artist

Favorite musical artist?
Beck

Biggest superstition?
Stepping on cracks

Biggest fear?
Snakes

Biggest pet-peeve?
Smacking food

Least favorite food?
Brussel sprouts

Worst movie you've seen?
Open Water

Favorite T-Shirt?
My Onion Creek Crawdaddys shirt. It's my brother's band.

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Oklahoma State

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Cars or Trucks?
Trucks

compiled by David Kaye, Athletic Media Relations student assistant