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

September 9, 2004

BEAR FACTS Archive

Jonathan Evans
Football
Senior, Fullback

When did you start playing football?
The sixth grade

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
My Father

Who is the greatest opponent you have ever played against?
Nebraska

If you could play against anyone in history, who would it be?
John Elway

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Opportunity

If you weren't playing football, which sport would you want to play?
Basketball

What is your nickname on the team and why?
J.E

After meeting coach Morriss, what was you first thought?
Quiet

Which famous athlete would you compare your style of play to and why?
Moose Johnson

What position would you like to play other than your own?
Quarterback

What is the craziest pre-game ritual your or a teammate has used?
Have to use the bathroom on the same toilet.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
John Elway and Michael Jordan

Where is your favorite place to go after a game?
Burger Street

What is the best venue you have ever played in?
University of Oklahoma

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Throwing a touchdown pass.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Dropping a wide-open pass in the end zone.

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Christian based and close to home.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Bowling

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

What CD is in your player right now?
Jeffrey Johnson

What is the last movie you watched?
Paycheck

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
Bible

What is your advice to youngsters?
Stay consistent.

What is your favorite fast food?
McDonald's

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Staying focused.

If you had $50, how would you spend it?
I wouldn't.

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I like to give motivational speeches.

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

What is the worst job you ever had?
Maintenance .

Ice Cream or Yogurt?
Ice cream

Playstation2 or Xbox?
Xbox

Movies or TV?
Movies

Surf or Ski?
Ski

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Burger or Pizza?
Burger

Penland or Memorial?
Penland

Sandals or Shoes?
Sandals

compiled by Adam Zeigler, Athletic Media Relations student assistant