March 2, 2005
1. The team recently handed 10th-ranked Arizona its first loss of the season and snapped an eight-game losing streak in the process. How big of a win was that for the squad?
ME - "It was pretty huge. Any time that you can beat a team that is nationally-ranked, you are moving in the right direction."
2. In that game, you were responsible for four of the team's seven runs as well as behind the plate for Dane Mason's pitching performance. How would you describe the game for yourself?
ME - "It was definitely fun. It felt great to finally perform to the level that not only the team, but myself had expected throughout the year."
3. What's the hardest part of catching that the everyday person wouldn't understand?
ME - "It's knowing that every game you are behind the plate, you will get repeatedly hit by the ball. You are a human target."
4. With this being your final season with the team, what would your top three moments as a Bronc student-athlete?
ME - "In my first at-bat as a Bronc against Illinois I hit a home run would be first then when we beat Notre Dame (11th) and beating Arizona (10th)."
5. Even though the season is relatively young, if you were asked to grade your performance thus far - how would you do it and why?
ME - "Definitely... below average. I haven't had the consistency that I want at the plate."
6. The Broncs are only 12 games into the 2005 season, what has been your assessment of the team thus far?
ME - "I think that we have a lot more talent than we have shown."
7. What do you think has been the team's biggest improvements since last season?
ME - "I would say depth on the pitching roster, especially out of the bullpen."
8. In your eyes, what do you believe is your role on this year's team?
ME - "It's to play solid defensively behind the plate and be one of the team leaders offensively."
9. What were your goals coming into the 2005 season?
ME - "My goals are to make the playoffs and get drafted."
10. Who has had the greatest impact on your life and why?
ME - "My family because they are my biggest supporters in what I do."
1. What was the first car you drove after getting your license?
ME - Jeep Cherokee
2. What was your first thought when you arrived to the Valley to play for UTPA?
ME - South Padre is pretty close.
3. What is the first website that you check out every day?
ME - My hotmail account
4. What is the first thing you pack before going on a road trip?
ME - Snacks for the bus
5. What was the last movie that you bought on DVD?
ME - Walking Tall
6. What was the last karaoke song that you've performed?
ME - Can't say that I remember
7. What was the last meal that you cooked for someone else?
ME - Grilled Salmon
8. What was the last job that you held that you absolutely regretted?
ME - Warehouse stocker
9. What was the last class that you took at UTPA because you couldn't avoid it anymore?
ME - Engineering Fundamentals
1. Reality VH1 Show - Surreal Life or Celebrity Fit Club?
ME - Surreal Life
2. Way to Predict the Future - Palm Reading or Crystal Ball?
ME - Crystal Ball
3. Store - Abercrombie & Fitch or American Eagle?
ME - A &F
4. Video Game - NBA Live or NBA Jams?
ME - NBA Jams
5. Police Officer - Carey Mahoney (Police Academy) or Axel Foley (Beverly Hills Cop)?
ME -Axel Foley
6. 90s FOX Show - Married... with Children or In Living Color?
ME - Married... with Children
7. Season Breaks - Christmas Break or Spring Break?
ME - Spring Break
8. Better Rapper / Actor - Ice Cube or LL Cool J?
ME - LL Cool J
9. Shoes - Nike's Original Jordan's or Converse's Chuck Taylor All-Stars?
ME - Jordan's
10. Behind the Dish - Call Own Game or Allow Coaches to Call Game?
ME - Call Own Game
1. The best advice that I ever received from somebody?
ME - `Life happens one day at a time.'
2. The worst advice that I ever received from somebody?
ME - `You should try everything once.'
3. The best thing about being a catcher?
ME - You are involved in every play.
4. The worst thing about being a catcher?
ME - You have to squat for nine innings.
5. The best stadium that I ever played in?
ME - Nebraska
6. The worst stadium that I ever played in?
ME - Corpus Christi
7. The best trash talker on the team?
ME - Kelly Casares
8. The worst trash talker on the team?
ME - Aaron Guerra
9. The best class that I've taken at UTPA?
ME - Softball
10. The worst class that I've taken at UTPA?
ME - History II
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