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February 9, 2007

Ten Burning Questions with Nick Vera

#9 Nick Vera
Senior
Outfield
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Hometown: Clute, TX

TU: What is the best baseball movie of all-time?
NV: Major League II

TU: Who on the team would most likely win on Jeopardy?
NV: Zack Fregosi, he knows more random stuff than anybody on the team

TU: Who is the best-conditioned guy on the team?
NV: Jeff Claydon

TU: What's the most obscure place you've ever played baseball?
NV: Class, in high school we used pencils as bats and rolled up pieces of paper for balls

TU: What is the biggest game on the schedule this year?
NV: No one game is bigger than any other this season, but if I had to pick one it would be either of the TLU games, they’re always tough

TU: What major league ballpark would you like to play in?
NV: Minute Maid, so my family could be there to watch me

TU: What is your favorite place to eat in San Antonio?
NV: Thousand Oaks Cafe

TU: Who on the team do you predict will have a big year based on how much they have improved?
NV: Jordan Pennington

TU: What is your most prized piece of baseball equipment or memorabilia?
NV: The ball from my first collegiate hit

TU: Tells us one interesting fact about you.
NV: I can play a pretty good harmonica

Check back on Monday, February 12, as we begin Ten Burning Questions with the Tiger Coaching Staff.