June 20, 2008

BEAR FACTS Archive

Bill Allcorn

Men’s Golf

When did you start playing your sport?
I just grew up around it. My dad played, so I played.

What is the best part of being a college athlete?
Traveling around the world.

Favorite sport other than your own?
Basketball

After meeting Coach Priest, what was your first thought?
I thought he was a nice guy.

Do you have a pre-game ritual, if so what is it?
A lot of work on the short game.

What is the most unique item in your locker?
I don’t keep anything in my locker besides balls and clubs.  

What is the funniest moment from Baylor practice?
When three of our players passed out climbing the stairs at Floyd Casey Stadium.

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Playing in the Dixie Youth Baseball World Series.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
I throw up a lot.

What is the biggest challenge you have had to overcome?
Shooting 87 at Regionals.

What opposing schools do you most look forward to competing against ?
Arkansas

What is one thing Coach Priest always tells you?
Know where to miss it.

What is your favorite team road trip?
Going to Scotland and playing the Old Course and Camoustie

Who is your biggest fan?
Mom and Pop

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Golf and 2012

What's the most important thing you've learned as a Baylor athlete?
Discipline

What is one thing you would change about Baylor?
Parking

As a role model to young athletes, what advice can you give?
Work harder than everyone else.

What are three words that describe you?
Simple, Internal and Reserve

What song is stuck in your head right now?
Boondocks Saints’ Theme Song

What is your favorite T.V. show?
Friday Night Lights

Name one thing you can't go a week without.
Captain Billy’s Double Double

What is your dream job?
Professional Golfer

What's your most valued possession?
Necklace

Best non-athletic talent?
Crossword

Favorite musical artist?
Explosions in the Sky

Biggest superstition?
Shaving before I play.

Biggest fear?
A snake in my bed

Biggest pet-peeve?
People who drive slow in the left lane.  

Least favorite food?
Sushi

Worst movie you've seen?
Miami Vice

Favorite T-shirt?
Deridder All-Star Shirt from 1996

Best opposing Big 12 fans?
Texas A&M

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?
SUV’s