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

April 22, 2004

Ryan Baca
Golf
Junior

When did you start playing your sport?
Age 6

Who has had the greatest impact on your career?
Dad

Who is the greatest opponent you have ever played against?
Sergio Garcia (Professional Golfer)

If you could play against anyone in history, who would it be?
Jack Nicklaus (Professional Golfer)

If you weren't playing the sport you are now, which sport would you want to play?
Baseball

Which famous athlete would you compare your style of play to and why?
Sergio Garcia, because he plays with emotion on the course.

Who are your favorite sports heroes?
Sergio Garcia and Ted Williams

Where is your favorite place to go after a game/event?
On the couch.

If you could choose any two TV personalities to announce your game, who would it be and why?
David Feherty and Jim Nantz

What is the best venue you have ever played in?
East Lake (Atlanta, Ga.)

What is the highlight of your sports career?
Winning back-to-back Texas State Amateur Titles

Why did you choose to attend Baylor?
Smaller school and city.

What has been your favorite class at Baylor?
Pedagogy of Individual Sports

What single thing will you most miss about Baylor when you leave?
Vitek's BBQ

What is one thing you want to accomplish in college outside of sports?
Graduating

What CD is in your player right now?
Cross Canadian Ragweed

What is the last movie you watched?
The Alamo

Name one television series you won't miss.
The OC

What is one thing you must pack when traveling?
A Texan's football.

What is your favorite meal?
Chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes

What is your advice to youngsters?
Don't be in a hurry to get to college. Enjoy high school.

What is your favorite fast food?
Bacon cheeseburger and lemonade

If you had $50, how would you spend it?
A dozen balls.

Name one thing that people would be surprised to learn about you.
I think baseball is the best sport, not golf.

Ice Cream or Yogurt?
Ice Cream

Playstation2 or Xbox?
Playstation2

Movies or TV?
Movies

Surf or Ski?
Ski

Inflatable Judge or Bruiser?
Bruiser

Burger or Pizza?
Pizza

Penland or Memorial?
Memorial

CSI or Law & Order?
Neither

American Idol or The Apprentice?
Neither

Sandals or Shoes?
Shoes

compiled by Chris Votaw, Athletic Media Relations student assistant