Indiana University Athletics
Chris Behrens Up Close
4/20/2004 12:00:00 AM | Baseball
As a junior, he compiled 5-4 record and a 4.50 ERA. Two of his wins were shutouts against Big Ten Conference teams.
Behrens, who is originally from Stafford, Va., is also one of eight senior captians for the Hoosiers this season. To learn more about Chris Behrens off the field, read on... Winning the 16 year-old National Championships
1. The best thing about playing baseball at Indiana is:
The closeness of our team
2. The thing that impresses me most about the coaching staff is:
The excitement they get from baseball
3. I came to Indiana because:
I wanted to play baseball in the Big Ten
4. Who were you rooting for in this season's MLB playoffs?
Florida Marlins
5. What is the most memorable moment of your athletic career?
6. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
No one
7. National League or American League?
American
8. What position did you play on your first little league baseball team?
Outfield
9. Which other IU team is your favorite to watch?
Basketball
10. What advice would you give to a little kid who dreams of being a Division I baseball player?
Don't give up in the face of adversity
11. What hidden talent do you possess?
My ability to hit ping-pong balls into plastic cups
12. What is something interesting that people don't know about you?
I can spin any type of ball on my index finger
13. Briefly explain any pregame ritual you have.
I don't eat breakfast the day of a game
14. My hero growing up was:
Cal Ripken Jr.
15. What is your dream job?
Professional baseball player
16. Do you have any family members who played a sport in college or professionally?
My dad played football at Bloomsburg State
