Feb. 14, 2005
1. Right now, the team is 11-12 on the season. What does the team need to do in order to finish strong in its last five games of the season?
SS - "We just need to have confidence in whatever we do out on the court. For the seniors, this is our last few games of our college careers, and we need to make the most of it."
2. You missed 10 games during the season due to a broken hand - what was the hardest part for you during that stretch?
SS - "It was knowing that there was no next year to come back and play college ball again."
3. With only two games remaining at the UTPA Fieldhouse, what three things would you like to see in your last contests in the Valley?
SS - "I would say, (1) we win both games, (2) we have a big crowd and (3) we have fun out on the court."
4. In your own opinion, what do you think about this season's results so far?
SS - "It's kind of disappointing that we are below .500 right now, especially knowing the kind of expectations that were placed upon us at the beginning of the season."
5. There are not many point guards that can score 20 or more points on any given evening, and at one point - you were averaging over 20 points per game. What is your secret to scoring at the point?
SS - "It's a combination of instincts, dedication and confidence."
6. The team is 10-2 at home and 1-10 on the road - what's the biggest difference you've seen from playing at home compared to playing on the road?
SS - "It's just a certain sense of comfort that we have at home. We are a totally different team at home."
7. In your eyes, what do you believe is your role on this year's team?
SS - "I would say it's to be a leader."
8. How have you seen the team grow from the beginning of pre-season up to this point?
SS - "We've gotten closer as a team."
9. If you have to grade yourself on your performance during the season - how would you do it and why?
SS - "The last two games I played were horrible, and I haven't played in enough games to have higher than a C."
10. Who has had the greatest impact on your life and why?
SS - "My parents because they have supported me in everything that I have ever done."
1. What was the first car you drove after getting your license?
SS - My brother's 1992 Ford Explorer
2. What was your first thought about coming to the Valley to play for UTPA?
SS - I didn't think there was anything down here.
3. What is the first website that you check out everyday?
SS - Spursreport.com
4. What is the first thing you pack before going on a road trip?
SS - Socks
5. What is the first shot that you remember draining that was really significant?
SS - A game-winner that I hit in JuCo against Jacksonville Junior College.
6. What was the last movie that you bought on DVD?
SS - Friday Night Lights
7. What is the last karaoke song that you've performed?
SS - I've never been that brave
8. What was the last magazine you read on a road trip?
SS - Slam Magazine
9. What is the last job that you held that you absolutely regretted?
SS - I've never had a job
10. What was the last class that you took at UTPA because you couldn't avoid it anymore?
SS - Swimming
1. Reality VH1 Show - Surreal Life or Celebrity Fit Club?
SS - That's tough... but Surreal Life is too funny.
2. Way to Predict the Future - Palm Reading or Crystal Ball?
SS - Crystal Ball
3. Better `Ice' Character - Vanilla Ice, Ice Cube or Ice-T?
SS - Ice Cube
4. Brand of Shoes - Steve Madden or Diesel?
SS - I have no idea what these shoes look like.
5. Detective - Inspector Gadget or Sherlock Holmes?
SS - Inspector Gadget
6. 90s FOX Show - Married... with Children or Martin?
SS - Martin
7. Season Breaks - Spring Break or Christmas Break?
SS - Christmas Break
8. Your Position - Assists or Points?
SS - I have to say both.
9. Better Dancer from Temple College - You or Ray Castillo?
SS - Definitely... Ray
10. Movie Taken Place at the Alamo - "Alamo" or "Pee-Wee's Big Adventure?"
SS - I've never seen Pee Wee's movie so I'll go with `Alamo.'
1. The best advice that I ever received from somebody?
SS - Anything is possible through Christ.
2. The worst advice that I ever received from somebody?
SS - I always get good advice.
3. The best part of my day?
SS - When I'm in bed relaxing.
4. The worst part of my day?
SS - Running sprints in practice.
5. The best class that I've taken at UTPA?
SS - Racquetball
6. The worst class that I've taken at UTPA?
SS - College Algebra
7. The best trash talker on the team?
SS - Matt Berry
8. The worst trash talker on the team?
SS - Thomas Sanders
9. The best road trip that you've taken as a member of the Broncs?
SS - Last year at Baylor and IPFW
10. The worst road trip that you've taken as a member of the Broncs?
SS - This last one was pretty bad.
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