Sept. 23, 2008
Bear Facts Archive
Carolyn Lynch
Soccer
Senior
When did you start playing your sport?
When I was four years old.
Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My dad.
What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Too many to choose, I love it.
Favorite sport other than your own?
Volleyball.
What is your nickname on the team and why?
Caro or Care. My roommate Andi Fagan started calling me by that freshman year. Some of the girls call me Lynchie, I think our trainer Mike started that.
After meeting Coach Jobson, what was your first thought?
I wish this wasn't my last season with her
If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Forward
Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
While I am putting my stuff on, I just start to visualize different scenarios in my head of how I want to play during the game. Oh, I have to put my hair up and put my socks and shin guards on the same exact way for every game if that counts...
What is the most unique item in your locker?
My Disney princess notebook
What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
I think it's a tie between when Megan Humke got stung by Bees shagging a ball, and when we dumped a huge bucket of cold water on Marci.
Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Emmitt Smith, Charmaine Hooper, and Marci Jobson.
What is the highlight of your sports career?
Probably when I scored two goals in the Jacksonville tournament my junior year.
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
When a girl almost pulled down my pants during a tackle
What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Learning how to stay mentally strong and continue playing when I'm physically exhausted
What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against?
Texas and Texas A&M
What is one thing Coach Jobson always tells you?
To stay mentally strong and focused.
Who is your biggest fan?
My family
Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Soccer mainly, but I liked the campus and the size of the school. Its also just the right distance from home.
What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Time management (still learning)
What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
My friends
What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
The girl to guy ratio
As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Always try to have some fun no matter what level you're playing at
What song is stuck in your head right now?
I think it's called American Boy by Kanye West
What is your favorite T.V. show?
Friends
What's one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I'm a mermaid on my days off
What is one thing you can't go a week without?
Cinnamon
What is your dream job?
To be the President
What's your most valued possession?
I guess my phone
What song is playing in your MP3 player right now?
Silver Lining
Best non-athletic talent?
Being psychic
Favorite musical artist?
Michael Jackson or Justin Timberlake
Biggest superstition?
Jinxing myself
Biggest fear?
Losing a loved one
Biggest pet-peeve?
When someone pulls my ponytail
Least favorite food?
Raisins
Favorite T-Shirt?
My Chuys shirt
Worst movie you've seen?
28 days later
Best opposing Big 12 fans?
A&M
Movies or TV?
TV
MTV or ESPN?
MTV
Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser
Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime
Penland or Memorial?
Penland
Cars or Trucks?
Cars
