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Freshman David Purcey

Feb. 26, 2002

1. Who was your favorite Major League team growing up? Why?
The Seattle Mariners were my favorite team growing up, because I have family there and I enjoyed watching them when Randy Johnson and Ken Griffey played there.

2. Why did you choose Oklahoma to continue your baseball and academic career?
The reason I chose Oklahoma is because there is a rich tradition here and the coaches can't be beat.

3. Who is/was your favorite player? Did you pattern your game after his?
I would have to say Ken Griffey Jr. is my favorite player. I have patterned my game after his to some degree, just the way he hustles on the field and gives it his all makes me want to play more like him.

4. What is your most embarrassing moment? Why?
When I was in high school, I had my pants pulled down in front of a group of girls. Enough said.

5. What are your goals for this season, both as a team and personally?
I would like to improve as much as possible and re-establish a baseball tradition here at the University of Oklahoma.

6. What is your favorite baseball movie?
I would have to say, For Love of the Game.

7. For you, what is "must-see TV?"
For me, my "must-see TV" line-up consist of two shows, Seinfeld and the Real World on MTV.

9. What is your fondest memory from playing baseball?
Winning the Texas state championship the last year that coach Steve Adair was with us. It meant a lot then and even more now that he's passed away.

10. Why do you wear the jersey number you do?
The jersey #17 was given to me by my high school coach, Steve Adair, who has now passed away, so the number is very special too me.

11. If there was a movie made about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?
If there was a movie about me, it would be called "Against All Odds", and I would be played by Jake Busey.