Feb. 18, 2009

BEAR FACTS Archive

Rachel Allison
Women's Basketball
Senior

When did you start playing basketball?
In the fifth grade

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My parents and my brothers

Favorite sport other than basketball?
Baseball

After meeting Coach Mulkey, what was your first thought?
I need this woman as my coach.

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
I always have to walk through the bottom door.

Who are your favorite Sports Heroes?
My brothers

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Competing for the Big 12 championship last year at home

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against?
Any Big 12 South teams

What is one thing Coach Mulkey always tells you?
Slow down

What is your favorite team road trip?
New York

Who is your biggest fan?
My parents

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Top 10 program, great team and coaches

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

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Nick Cassavechia and Beamer Weems

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Don't take any game for granted. You never know when it's your last.

What is your favorite T.V. show?
Friends

What is your dream job?
To work at Sea World and swim with sharks

Best non-athletic talent?
Drawing

Favorite musical artist?
Beyonce

Biggest fear?
Something will happen to my brothers

Least favorite food?
Oysters

Worst movie you've seen?
Hancock

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge

Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime

Penland/Memorial/Collins?
Penland