The University of Mississippi Athletics
GET TO KNOW: Bri Payne
12/18/2014 | Softball
In anticipation of the 2015 season, OleMissSports.com is bringing fans of Ole Miss Softball and the Rebel Nation a look at the players who will make up the latest incarnation of the Rebels on the softball field.
We'll take a look at what makes each player unique, how they came to choose Ole Miss as their home and family for their collegiate career and what they hope to do after college.
Bri Payne
Jr., OF., 2L
Bay City, Texas
Major: Exercise Science
1. What made you choose Ole Miss and why?
One of the main reasons that I chose was that I felt like it was a great place to get a great education for my future career after softball and that I would be getting the opportunity to play against some of the best softball players in the country at a high elite level.
2. What are your goals for the season?
My goals for the season are to make an impact in the rebuilding process of ole miss softball. Individually I want to build and maintain a batting avg. of .300 with little mistakes defensively. I want to strive to have at least 1 QAB pregame, 1 paly, and make a positive difference in the game.
3. Where do you see yourself in ten years?
I see myself finished with dental school working in either my own office or someone else's as either dentist or orthodontist.
4. What's something that most people don't know about you?
Something most people don't know about me is that I was in ballet/tap dancing, played the drums, and was 1st runner up in a pageant when I was
5. If you could meet anyone living or dead, who would it be and why?
I would love to meet Beyoncé; I mean they don't call me Briyonce for nothing.
She is a great inspiration for females and she is from Houston, TX! I would also love to meet Jackie Robinson, he's my other idol.
6. Do you have any superstitions that are habits before the game?
Not really, I just try to get mentally prepared and focused.
7. If you had a day off from softball, what would you do?
I would still do something softball related, and as of right now being in school, I would do homework majority of the time. I f there is extra time I would catch up on the Scandal series! I love Kerry Washington!
8. What is your favorite class at Ole Miss and why?
CPR class is my favorite. I love my teacher Mr. Waddell he was always excited and happy to be teaching and do what he does as an exercise science teacher.
Favorite movie: Lion King and Finding Nemo, or anything starring Denzel Washington
Favorite band/singer: Beyoncé
Favorite TV show: Scandal
Favorite book: Twilight Series
Favorite food: My Dad's Lasagna
Place to eat in Oxford: Old Venice
Favorite Pro Athlete/Sport: Jackie Robinson or JJ Watt
Favorite Pro Team: Houston Texans
Favorite Sport other than softball: Football or Volleyball
