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Oct. 24, 2006

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

BEAR FACTS Archive

Paul Mosley
Football
Senior, Running back

When did you start playing your sport?
Junior year in high school

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
It would probably be my running back coach from high school and my head coach in high school. I still talk to both those guys. They keep me motivated and going and help inspire me.

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Being able to represent your school and being able to play in front of thousands of people

Favorite sport other than your own?
Basketball and track

What is your nickname on the team and why?
Chief, I don't know why and P-Mo

After meeting Coach Morris, what was you first thought?
I knew he was going to be about business. He was serious about the job and serious about turning the program around. I had a lot of respect for him.

If you could play a different position, what would it be?
Quarterback or wide receiver

What is the most unique item in your locker?
My candy that I have hidden in my lock box

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Michael Jordan, Muhammad Ali, Emmitt Smith

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Being able to play in the A&M game

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
The fumble I had against Kansas State

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Kansas and Oklahoma

What is one thing Coach Morris always tells you?
Play with passion and go out there and beat the guy in front of you

What is your favorite team road trip?
Army, to New York

Who is your biggest fan?
My girlfriend, Kelly Spriggs

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
My parents talked me into coming, and I also wanted to help rebuild the program

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Your actions affect people around you. People are always watching so you have to always be smart about what you do.

What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
The atmosphere and being around my teammates

Who is your all-time favorite Baylor athlete?
Kelly Spriggs, she played volleyball here.

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
I would like an on campus practice facility

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Never give up no matter how hard it seems. Give it your all and work hard.

What are three words that describe you?
Goofy, Funny and Nice

What song is stuck in your head right now?
Bone Crusher's Never Scared

What is your favorite T.V. show?
The Cosby Show

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I want to be an actor someday

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

What is your dream job?
Play in the NFL for a couple years then be an actor

What's your most valued possession?
My family

Best non-athletic talent?
Dancing

Biggest fear?
Letting myself down

Biggest pet-peeve?
When people yell at me, besides my coaches

Least favorite food?
Guacamole

Worst movie you've seen?
Anaconda 2

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Oklahoma State

Movies or TV?
Movies

MTV or ESPN?
ESPN

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Inflatable Judge

Daytime or Nighttime?
Daytime

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Cars or Trucks?
Cars

compiled by Luke Blount, Athletic Media Relations student assistant