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#1 Jared Brannon
Junior
Personal: Son of Mike and Cindy Brannon ... Native of Satsuma, AL ... Accounting major
Previous College: Attended Faulkner State CC
High School: Satsuma ... Played baseball under Coach Mike Szymanski ... Played football under Coach Jeff Kelley
Other: Favorite athlete is Dustin Pedroia ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken and dumplings ... Celebrity dream date is Jessica Biel ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Dream job is to be the CEO of a big company ... Favorite candy is Reese’s
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#2 Justin Beck
Senior
Personal: Son of George and Deanna Beck ... Business major
Mobile: 2012 SSAC Gold Glove Team ... Career .301 average ... 49 RBI ... 82 runs ... 140 hits ... Hit .366 as a freshman with 70 hits and 35 runs scored ... 11 multi-hit games in 2012 ... went 4-for-6 with 3 runs scored Feb. 19 v. Spring Hill ... 13-game hitting streak in 2010
High School: Mary G. Montgomery ... Played baseball under Coach Terry Dixon ... Played basketball
Other: Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken casserole ... Favorite ice cream is red velvet cake ... Favorite candy is Snickers
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#3 Brady King
Senior
Personal: Son of Denise and Bobby King ... Mathematics major ... Chemistry minor
Mobile: 2012 SSAC Gold Glove Team ... Career .272 hitter in 138 games over three seasons ... 72 runs scored, 75 hits, 26 RBI ... Hit .289 in 50 games in 2011 ... 8 multi-hit games in 2012 ... High of 3 hits against Univ. of New Orleans, Thomas and Oklahoma Wesleyan ... Scored 3 runs twice (both against Southern Wesleyan)
High School: Covington ... Played baseball under Coach Jeff Dragg ... 2nd-Team All-District
Other: Favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton ... Favorite home-cooked meal is boiled crawfish ... Favorite TV show is “Swamp People” ... Favorite movie is “Taken” ... Celebrity dream date is Carrie Underwood
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#4 Austin Curtis
Junior
Personal: Son of Paul and Chris Curtis ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Marketing major
Previous College: Faulkner State CC
High School: Davidson ... Played football and baseball ... Hit .350 with 3 home runs and 25 stolen bases
Other: Favorite athlete is Robinson Cano ... Favorite professional team is the San Francisco Giants ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried chicken ... Favorite TV show is “Baseball Tonight” ... Favorite movie is “Life” ... Celebrity dream date is Kayla Messer ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and creme
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#5 Chase Jordan
Junior
Personal: Son of Kimberly and Ronald Jordan ... Native of Citronelle, AL ... Business Administration major ... Enjoys hunting, fishing, golf, work and time with family
Previous College: Meridian CC ... Male Student of the Year ... NJCAA Academic AA ... 18 strikeouts in 18.1 innings of work in 2011
High School: Citronelle ... Played baseball under Coach James Hattenstien ... Football under Coach Eddie Stevenson ... Baseball All-Region ... Lions Club Alabama All-Star
Other: Favorite athlete is George St. Pierre ... Favorite professional team is the Philadelphia Phillies ... Favorite movie is “Troy” ... Favorite TV show is “Overhaulin’” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is crawfish bisque ... Celebrity dream date is Jennifer Aniston ... Favorite ice cream is strawberry ... Dream job is to be a tournament bass fisherman ... Basketball is his favorite sport
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#6 Alec Raley
Freshman
Personal: Son of Paula and Joel Raley ... Native of Dothan, AL ... Nursing major ... Enjoys golfing, fishing and hanging out with friends
High School: Rehobeth ... Played baseball under Coach Matt Ream ... Hit .455 as a senior ... All-Conference ... Hit .505 with 30 RBI and a .595 on base percentage
Other: Favorite athlete is Hope Solo ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite movie is “Friday Night Lights” ... Favorite TV show is “NCIS” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is country fried steak, macaroni and cheese and creamed corn ... Celebrity dream date is Jessica Alba ... Favorite ice cream is strawberry ... In 10 years, he will be married with a stable job ... Dream job is to be a traveling nurse
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#7 Cole Vaughan
Senior
Personal: Business major ... Enjoys baseball
Mobile: Went 3-1 in 11 appearances with 4 starts ... Gave up 0 homers in 35 innings and posted a 4.37 ERA ... Gave up 1 earned run or less in 7 appearances ... Gave up only 1 earned run in 7 innings against Lyon to pick up the win on Mar. 7
Previous College: Attended East Mississippi CC
High School: Heritage Academy ... Played baseball under Coach Steve Hancock ... Pitcher of the Year ... MVP
Other: Favorite athlete is Jon Lester ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken and broccoli casserole ... Favorite TV show is “Jersey Shore” ... Favorite movie is “The Hangover” ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... Dream job is to be a professional baseball player |
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#8 Corey Fountain
Senior
Personal: Son of Lyn Booth and James Fountain ... Accounting major
Mobile: Has pitched in 49 games over three seasons, making 16 starts ... Struck out 83 in 134 innings ... 9 wins ... Also went 7-for-31 at the plate with 4 RBI and 6 runs scored last season ... Had scoreless relief outings against Belhaven, Talladega and Faulkner last season ... High of 7 innings v. University of New Orleans and Spring Hill
High School: St. Paul’s ... Played baseball under Coach Andy Robbins and Shane Sullivan ... Played football under Coach Eddy Guth ... Team Captain
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite home-cooked meal is hamburger steak, mashed
potatoes and green beans
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#9 Trey Cockrell
Junior
Personal: Son of Christie and Ranny Cockrell ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Accounting major ... Enjoys hunting
Previous College: Pensacola Junior College ... All-Conference
High School: Cottage Hill ... Played baseball under Coach Chris Brazell ... Played football under Coach Rusty Mason
Club: Alabama Rawdogs ... 32-0 team record ... World Series Champs ... World Series Gold Glove
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried shrimp ... Favorite TV show is “Everybody Loves Raymond” ... Favorite movie is “Remember the Titans” ... Celebrity dream date is Carrie Underwood ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough ... Dream job is a business job with a MLB team |
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#10 Keith Granger
Junior
Personal: Son of Keith and Terri Granger ... Political Science major ... Chemistry minor
Mobile: Has played in 49 games over two seasons ... .993 fielding percentage at 1st base
High School: Providence Christian ... Played baseball under Coach Frankie Pittman ... Played basketball under Coach Chris Fain ... All-State
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite home-cooked meal is shrimp and alligator ... Favorite movie is “Forrest Gump” ... Favorite candy is Sour Patch Kids
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#11 Parker Hollinghead
Senior
Personal: Son of Henry and Renna Hollinghead ... Native of Saraland, AL ... Accounting major
Mobile: Hit .240 in 31 games ... 14 runs and 10 RBI ... 7 multi-hit games ... High of 3 hits Apr. 3 v. University of New Orleans and Apr. 20 v. Southern Wesleyan
Previous College: Attended Alabama Southern CC
High School: UMS Wright ... Played baseball under Coach Brett Boutwell ... Played football under Coach Terry Curtis
Other: Favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak ... Favorite movie is “Fighter” ... Celebrity dream date is Jennifer Aniston ... Dream job is to be a professional baseball player
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#12 Ryan Hines
Senior
Personal: Native of Mobile, AL ... Physical Education major ... Enjoys hunting and fishing
Mobile: Appeared in 13 games, making 12 starts ... 5 wins ... 54 strikeouts in 58 innings ... .233 batting average against ... 8 inning shutout against Belhaven and a 6 inning shutout against Truett-McConnell ... 10 strikeouts in 7 innings v. Southern Wesleyan
Previous College: Attended Alabama Southern CC ... All-State
High School: Daphne ... Played baseball ... All-State
Other: Favorite athlete is Derek Jeter ... Favorite professional team is the Yankees ... Favorite home-cooked meal is anything ... Favorite fast food is Taco Bell ... Favorite movie is “The Sandlot” ... Favorite ice cream is mint ... Dream job is to coach
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#13 John Soutullo
Senior
Personal: Son of Dean and Renee Soutullo ... Theology major ... Communication minor
Mobile: Played in 38 games, making 28 starts ... 18 runs and posted a .387 on base percentage ... 6 multi-hit games
Previous College: Attended Alabama Southern CC
High School: Pace ... Played baseball under Coach Charlie Warner
Other: Favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken alfredo ... Favorite TV show is “Mythbusters” ... Favorite movie is “Aladdin” ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... Dream job is to be an evangelist ... Favorite candy is sour candy
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#14 Braxton Hamil
Sophomore
Personal: Son of Bart and Debby Hamil ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Undecided upon a major
Mobile: 2012 SSAC Freshman of the Year ... 2012 SSAC Gold Glove Team ... Hit .294 in 49 games with a .479 slugging percentage and .410 on base percentage ... Led team with 19 doubles, 36 RBI and 3 homers ... Scored 25 runs ... 11 multi-hit games ... 4 hits Mar. 11 v. William Carey ... 3 doubles and 5 RBI Apr. 21 v. Southern Wesleyan
High School: W.P. Davidson ... Played baseball under Coach Mike Harrell ... 2nd-Team All-Region ... Hit .536 as a senior
Other: Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is meatloaf and mashed potatoes ... Favorite TV show is “SportsCenter” ... Favorite movie is “Billy Madison” ... Celebrity dream date is Jessica Alba ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... Dream job is to work for ESPN ... Favorite candy is PayDay
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#15 Neil Hudson
Junior
Personal: Son of Cathy and Bill Hudson ... Native of Monroeville, AL ... Social Science major ... Enjoys fishing
Previous College: University of South Alabama ... Played 11 games and made 8 starts ... 5 hits in 31 at bats ... 5 runs scored ... Alabama Southern CC ... Hit .250 in 24 at bats in 2011 ... 2 homers, 2 doubles and 11 RBI with a .583 slugging percentage
High School: Excel ... Played baseball under Coach Robby Carpenter
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite movie is “Wedding Crashers” ... Favorite TV show is “One Tree Hill” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is breakfast quiche ... Celebrity dream date is Kate Beckinsale ... Favorite ice cream is dutch chocolate ... Dream job is to play baseball for a while longer
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#19 Payne Palmer
Freshman
Personal: Son of Pam and Tim Palmer ... Native of Dothan, AL ... Nursing major ... Enjoys going to church and hanging out with friends
High School: Rehobeth ... Played baseball under Coach Matt Ream ... Hit .385 with 18 RBI and 31 runs scored in 2012 ... Also posted 2.64 ERA with 62 strikeouts in 51.2 innings on the mound ... Dothan Eagle’s Super 12 ... Three-time All-State Honorable Mention
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite movie is “Taken” ... Favorite TV show is “NCIS” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak and mashed potatoes ... Celebrity dream date is Rachel McAdams ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... In 10 years, he will be in a Christ honoring marriage with a good job ... Dream job is to be a Major League Baseball player
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#20 Travis Bowen
Junior
Personal: Son of C.A. and Linda Bowen ... Biology Pre-Med major
Mobile: Played in 15 career games ... 4 hits in 19 at bats
High School: Cottage Hill Christian ... Played baseball under Coach Chris Brazell ... Played football under Coach Rusty Mason
Other: Favorite athlete is Ivan Rodriguez ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken, macaroni and cheese, and corn ... Favorite TV show is “Swamp People” ... Favorite movie is “For the Love of the Game”
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#21 Gabriel Granger
Freshman
Personal: Son of Terri and Keith Granger ... Native of Dothan, AL ... Psychology major ... Chemistry minor
High School: Northside Methodist Academy ... Played baseball under Coaches Sam Cochran and Logan Dunlap ... Hit .417 with 5 home runs
Other: Favorite athlete is Josh Hamilton ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak ... Favorite TV show is “Sons of Anarchy” ... Favorite movie is “Anchorman”
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#22 Jeffrey Price
Junior
Personal: Son of Tammy and Jeffrey Price Sr. ... Native of Walnutt Hill, FL ... Social Science/Secondary Education major ... Enjoys hunting, fishing and reading the word of God
Previous College: Faulkner State CC ... Team-leading 44 strikeouts in 61.2 innings of work ... 4 starts in 24 appearances with a 4-2 record ... .215 batting average against ... 4.17 ERA in 58.1 innings of work in 2011
High School: Escambia Academy ... Played football under Coach Heath Gibson ... Baseball under Coach Gibson ... Basketball under Coach Kevin Woods ... Ran track under Coach Gibson
Other: Favorite athlete is Greg Maddux ... Favorite professional team is the Washington Nationals .... Favorite movie is “Major League” ... Favorite TV show is “Duck Commander” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried fish and hush puppies ... Favorite ice cream is turtle tracks ... In 10 years, he will be married, fulfilling what God has planned for him ... Dream job is to be teaching and coaching kids in a Christian way ... He is engaged
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#23 Ryan Parazine
Senior
Personal: Son of Randy and Sandie Parazine ... Business Management major
Mobile: Hit .329 in 47 games with a .463 slugging percentage and .444 on base percentage ... 39 runs scored, 27 RBI and 15 doubles ... Led with 8 steals in 9 attempts ... 7 outfield assists ... 14 multi-hit games ... High of 3 hits seven times
Previous College: Alabama Southern CC ... All-Conference ... 2nd-Team All-Region
High School: Pace ... Played baseball under Coach Charlie Warner ... Played football under Coach Mickie Lindsey ... All-Region
Other: Favorite athlete is Adrian Gonzalez ... Favorite professional team is the Boston Red Sox ... Favorite home-cooked meal is breakfast ... Favorite fast food is Sonic ... Favorite ice cream is cookie dough
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#24 Zack Robinson
Freshman
Personal: Son of Debi and Jeff Robinson ... Native of Gautier, MS ... Business Administration major ... Enjoys baseball and hanging out with friends and family
High School: Gautier ... Played baseball and football ... Participated in powerlifting ... 2012 baseball MVP ... South MS Gulf Coast All-Star Team ... Hit .368 as a senior ... Co-captin as a senior in football
Club: Pine Belt Elite 2010-12 ... Dixie Major State Champions 2012 ... Dixie Major World Series 2012
Other: Favorite athlete is Babe Ruth ... Favorite professional team is the New York Yankees ... Favorite movie is “Safehouse” ... Favorite TV show is “Law and Order: SVU” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken spaghetti ... Celebrity dream date is Kendra Wilkinson ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... In 10 years, he will be a sports agent ... His dream job is to be a sports agent |
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#25 Keith Shirah
Junior
Personal: Biology major ... Enjoys video games and fishing
Previous College: Attended Faulkner State CC
High School: Satsuma ... Played baseball under Coach Syzmanski
Other: Favorite athlete is Yadier Molina ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite home-cooked meal is fried chicken ... Favorite fast food is pizza ... Favorite TV show is “SportsCenter” ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate ... Dream job is to be a physical therapist ... Favorite candy is Twix
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#26 Shane Ikner
Senior
Personal: Son of Cheryl and Barron Ikner ... Native of Pensacola, FL ... Exercise Science major
Mobile: Led team with 24 appearances and posted a 2.51 ERA ... 3 saves and 27 strikeouts in 28.2 innings ... Gave up 0 homers ... 19 scoreless appearances ... 11.1 consecutive scoreless innings to start season ... Only 1 run over final 8 innings, spanning 7 appearances to close season
Previous College: Attended Jefferson Davis CC
High School: West Florida ... Played baseball under Coach Marc Conti
Other: Favorite TV show is “Eastbound and Down” ... Favorite ice cream is cookies and cream ... Favorite candy is Kit Kat
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#27 Josh Hollingsworth
Junior
Personal: Son of Kathy and Jerry Hollingsworth ... Native of Saraland, AL ... Math major with a focus in engineering ... Enjoys hunting, fishing and disc golf
Previous College: West Florida ... Won 2011 NCAA II National Championship ... Worked 2.1 innings of relief with one strikeout in 2011 ... Faulkner State CC ... Finished Top-5 in 2012 ... Made 15 appearances and 8 starts ... 4-3 record and 1 save ... 39 strikeouts in 45.1 innings and a .195 batting average against
High School: Played baseball under Coach Lloyd Skoda ... Mobile Press-Register 2nd-Team All-Region ... 9-2 as a senior ... 2008 State Champions
Club: Alabama Rawdogs ... Tied for 3rd in 2009 USSA World Series ... Won back-to-back Babe Ruth World Series Titles ... 24-1 record 2009-11
Other: Favorite athlete is Chipper Jones ... Favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Braves and New Orleans Saints ... Favorite movie is “The Dark Knight Rises” ... Favorite TV show is “Duck Dynasty” ... Favorite home-cooked meal is stuffed deer loin with crawfish meat ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate chip cookie dough ... In 10 years, he will hopefully be doing whatever the Lord has called him to ... Dream job is to be a MLB pitcher
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#28 Jacob Knowles
Junior
Personal: Son of Edwin and Teresa Knowles ... Biology Pre-Med major ... Enjoys hunting and fishing
Mobile: Career .250 hitter in 52 at bats with 2 homers, 5 doubles and 13 RBI ... .462 slugging ... Hit .297 last season ... 6-3 career record in 25 appearances on the mound ... 4.32 ERA in 75 innings ... Went 6 innings, allowing 3 hits and 1 unearned run Mar. 7 v. Lyon
High School: Baker ... Played baseball under Coach Bill Glover ... East-West All-Stars 2010
Other: Favorite athlete is John Smoltz ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak and mashed potatoes ... Favorite movie is “Remember The Titans” ... Celebrity dream date is Carrie Underwood ... Favorite ice cream is chocolate
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#29 Dustin Pugh
Senior
Personal: Son of David Pugh and Deanna Yardas ... Native of Brooksville, FL ... History major ... Business marketing minor
Mobile: Worked 1 inning of shutout relief, while striking out 1 Mar. 25 against Shorter
Previous College: Attended Bishop State CC
High School: Hernando ... Played baseball under Coach Donnie Whitehead ... Played football
Other: Favorite athletes are Dwight Howard and Evan Longoria ... Favorite home-cooked meal is pasta ... Favorite movie is “Bull Durham” ... Celebrity dream date is Mila Kunis ... Dream job is to work in marketing or coaching
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#30 Michael Bruno
Junior
Personal: Son of Susan and Michael Bruno ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Physical Education major
Previous College: Delgado
High School: St. Pauls ... Played baseball under Coach Shane Sullivan ... Played football under Coach Mike Bates
Other: Favorite athlete is Jim Thome ... Favorite professional team is the Chicago Cubs ... Favorite home-cooked meal is burgers ... Favorite movie is “Miracle” ... Dream job is to coach
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#31 Philip McDuffie
Junior
Personal: Son of Rhonda and Dayle McDuffie ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Communications major ... History minor
Previous College: Faulkner State CC
High School: Baker ... Played baseball under Coach Bill Glover ... Hit .385 with 8 home runs
Other: Favorite athlete is Jordan Patterson ... Favorite professional team is Manchester United ... Favorite home-cooked meal is roast ... Favorite TV show is “Boy Meets World” ... Favorite movie is “Billy Graham Crusades” ... Celebrity dream date is Kahlie Tomplait ... Favorite ice cream is dutch chocolate ... Dream job is to be a blogger
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#34 Charlie Stevenson
Freshman
Personal: Son of Jill and Chuck Stevenson ... Native of DeFuniak Springs, FL ... Athletic Training major ... Enjoys hanging out with friends and family, and playing ping pong
High School: Walton ... Played baseball under Coaches Rick Dixon and Todd Harless ... Football under Coaches Perry Brown and Bobby Bennett ... Four-year letterman in baseball ... Three-year letterman in football
Club: North Florida Sox ... Won the 19U Florida State Championship three times ... Won 18U Dizzy World Series once
Other: Favorite athlete is Tim Tebow ... Favorite professional team is the Atlanta Braves ... Favorite movie is “Remembering the Titans” ... Favorite TV show is anything on ESPN ... Favorite home-cooked meal is chicken casserole and peas ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... In 10 years, he will be a head athletic trainer ... Dream job is to be a professional baseball player
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#37 Blake Matthews
Sophomore
Personal: Son of Craig and Debbie Matthews ... Native of Mobile, AL ... Business major
Mobile: Worked 1 inning of shutout relief against Shorter Mar. 25
High School: St. Paul’s ... Played baseball under Coach Shane Sullivan ... 12-1 ... East/West All-Star
Other: Favorite athlete is Jake Peavy ... Favorite professional team is the Arizona Diamondbacks ... Favorite home-cooked meal is steak ... Favorite fast food is Subway ... Favorite TV show is “Friday Night Lights” ... Favorite movie is “Remember the Titans” ... Celebrity dream date is Carrie Underwood ... Favorite ice cream is vanilla ... Dream job is to coach at Auburn ... Favorite candy is Snickers |