Sept. 16, 2008
BEAR FACTS Archive
Jordan Hiller
Cross Country
Senior
When did you start playing your sport?
When I was in 7th grade
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Robert Morrow
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Getting to register for classes super early.
Favorite sport other than your own?
Tetherball
What is your nickname on the team and why?
I had some people call me Wikipedia for a short period of time, not particularly a nickname, but it was because I would always have some random fact relevant to just about any situation.
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Sprinter, their races are done much faster than mine.
What is the most unique item in your locker?
A lacrosse ball
What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
Accidentally diving head-first into a tree in the trails. I tripped on a root and seriously went airborne down a hill into a tree.
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Lance Armstrong
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Having the race of my life at Big 12 Championships my sophomore year of cross country
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
My very first day of practice at Baylor was a long run, and afterward I decided to get in the pool to cool down a little. At that time I needed the aid of contacts to see, which means that opening one's eyes underwater is less than comfortable, and I had no goggles. This in mind, I started to swim a lap at the Marina pool with my eyes closed.not very smart. The pool made an L shape and I swam directly into the corner of the L. Suffice it to say, my head had a rather large gash suddenly appear. At the time I was a freshman, so imagine the embarrassment I felt when I had to shave my head bald and wear a giant band aid on my forehead with classes starting the next day.
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Having a broken back during my sophomore year.
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
A&M, Tarleton, and UT
What is one thing Coach Harbour always tells you?
Run for something other than yourself
What is your favorite team road trip?
I'd have to say that my favorite trip is the one we make out to Palo Alto, California during cross country season.
Who is your biggest fan?
My momma
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
I felt that I was coming to a school where I wasn't just going to be a number in a vast student body. The atmosphere felt much different here than any other school that I visited.
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Time management is key. You have to figure out what works in your schedule and what doesn't. You don't have all the time in the world to be Superman; sometimes it takes sacrifice.
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Being part of a team
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Finding out the perfect balance is key. Sometimes we are to think of ourselves only as athletes, but we have so many other things to juggle on top of that. You have to realize that there are certain sacrifices that have to be made. Being 100% of an athlete won't make your grades, being 100% of a student won't make you a great athlete, and being 100% of a social being will give you neither of the previous two.
What are three words that describe you?
Straight-forward, quick-witted, and thoughtful
What song is stuck in your head right now?
The Breeze by Dr. Dog
What is your favorite T.V. show?
Sopranos
Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I've won various awards for artwork that I've done.
Name one thing you can't go a week without.
coffee
What is your dream job?
Being an old dude that owns a record store.
What's your most valued possession?
Anything that is capable of connecting to the internet.
What song is playing in your MP3 player right now?
California Waiting by Kings of Leon
Best non-athletic talent?
Rhetoric
Favorite musical artist?
Ryan Adams
Biggest superstition?
Having a black cat cross my path
Biggest fear?
Heights
Biggest pet-peeve?
Terrible drivers
Least favorite food?
Cole slaw
Worst movie you've seen?
Postal for the most offensive
Favorite T-Shirt?
I have a run forest run shirt that has a bunch of trees running.
Movies or TV?
Movies for sure
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Daytime or Nighttime?
Nighttime
Penland or Memorial?
Memorial
Cars or Trucks?
Trucks
compiled by Sarah Learman, Athletic Media Relations student assistant
