10 Questions...with Stephanie

Today, we sit down with B.I.A.'s first basewoman, Stephanie, and learn about her favorite B.I.A. player, her thoughts on the McGangBang, and what goes on in her mind while playing kickball.  All this, and more, on the premiere episode of "10 Questions".

1.  What is your favorite B.I.A. moment?

Having been on the team since its birth in Winter 2007, this is a tough one. We've had so many hilarious moments (from Charlie getting thrown out of the dugout to various McGangBangs to ice cream turd) and momentous events (from our first 2-0 start to winning the Fall 2009 Championship title). I guess on a more personal note, almost doing the splits off first base for an out would rank pretty high on my list because I still don't know how I pulled that off. (I can only imagine what my mother would've said if she had seen that... "I told you not to play so aggressively!!!")

2.  What is your worst B.I.A. moment?

The infamous kick. A story which Scott has retold so many times it's out of control! It's been rough having my name tangled up in such outrageous claims, and I know I'll have to hear about it til I die.

3.  Who is your favorite B.I.A. player?

She isn't on the team anymore, but I would have to say Sara (aka Tsarable) because she was the primary reason I joined B.I.A. in the first place. If she hadn't told me about this kickball team and joined herself, I probably wouldn't have signed up to play. Tsarable also had the best kicks and skip-and-throws back to Scott while she was our catcher. If I had to pick someone currently on the team, I'd go with Royita because I know he has my back on the field and he gives the best high-fives.

4.  What would it take to get you to eat another McGangBang?

Well first I'd have to win my 4th Player of the Game award… but even then it'd be hard for me to even assemble another one of those beasts. I still remember too clearly the agony I felt on the ride home and getting ready for bed that night. I guess if I was forced to choose between a violent death and a McGB, I'd pick the heart attack… I mean the McGB.

5.  For or against bunting in kickball?
Against, it makes my job harder at 1st base.

6.  Why SALGAL on the back of your jersey?

It's an old nickname. My initials are SAL and I'm a gal... and gal rhymes with sal…. Yeah I'm cool.

7.  If our jerseys had numbers, what number would you be?

I'd have to decide between 10 and 12 in honor of Vince Young (who led Texas to its most recent National Championship title) and Colt McCoy (who will lead us to Texas' coming championship title). Hook 'em! \m/

8.  First thing you are thinking about when you are up to kick?

"The ref is looking hot tonight!" Just kidding!! It's more like "Please let me get on base!"

9.  First thing that goes through your mind when going after a popfly?

"Catch the ball, catch the ball!" Closely followed by, "I really hope this isn't going to hurt."

10.  What would you be doing right now if you never played kickball?

Well for one I wouldn't be writing ridiculous answers to this survey. But really, this is completely unfathomable to me.  B.I.A. FOREVER.