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Getting To Know: Golf's Bill Allcorn
Senior Bill Allcorn

Senior Bill Allcorn

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