THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5. 2009
HOMECOMING
7C
KANSAS CHARACTERS
Q&A session with KU's Big Jay
hours of sleep and live on a steady diet of Pop-Tarts.
2. What is your favorite part about football and basketball games?
It's hard to say; I guess it has to be running the players on to the field or the court.
3. Is "cheerleader" your official title, or is there another one?
Nope, I'm not a cheerleader. I'm Big Jay.
4. Do you ever wish you could be a player? Why or why not?
I'm not a player, I just crush a lot ... oh, wait. Is that what you meant?
5. What is the best way to pump up a crowd?
6. When you're not out on the court or field, what are you doing in your spare time?
The crowd pumps me up. KU has some of the greatest fans who come to the game already pumped up.
Scrabble, Clue, Text Twist and watching films of other mascots to know what I'm up against. I'm also up in the gym just working on my fitness. D's my witness.
7. What is your favorite part about football season?
Tailgating before games and cheering the Hawks to a victory.
8. Where did you learn all of your dance moves?
Assistant coach Joe Dooley taught me everything I know. He can cut quite a rug.
9. What size shoe do you wear?
Extra huge
10. What relation is Baby Jay to you?
Baby's my little pal
11. Does Big Jay ever have an embarrassing moment?
I once experienced an embarrassing moment just to see what it was like.
12. What is your favorite KU cheer?
"I'm a jayhawk"
"I'm a Jayhawk."
13. You're well known all over the country. How do you handle the fame?
I keep a steady supply of body guards.
14. Describe in three words what it takes to be Big Jay.
15. What are you looking forward to this year?
Tall, dark and handsome.
How 'bout a few more national championships all around?
Edited by Tim Burgess