Q&A with Men's Basketball Assistant Coach Chris Shumate
8/3/2020 4:25:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Time to get to know your Georgia Southern men's basketball coaching staff a little better with a Q&A, presented by Southern Exchange! Today's guest is Chris Shumate.
What was the year, make and model of your first car?
1999 Ford Taurus
What is a defining characteristic about you that your mother is most proud of?
Overacheiver
What is your pregame ritual?
Workout
What is your definition of a good teammate?
Possesses blind trust and loyalty regardless of circumstances
Top five TV shows you are currently into?
House Hunters, When Sharks Attack, Wild Alaska, Big Cats of the Serengeti, Civil War in Color
How old were you when you started playing basketball and what drew you to the sport?
Seven. Loved to compete
What is the most useful thing you own?
My cell phone
If you had to eat the same meal for the next 30 days, what would it be?
Bacon and cheese omelet with biscuits
What is your pet peeve?
Cigarette smoke
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What is your favorite pizza topping combo?
Pepperoni and extra cheese
What is your ice cream topping combo?
Oreos and chocolate chips
What is the first thing you notice about a person?
Eye contact
For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
My wife and my 3 children
What product do you think the world could go on without?
Alcohol
If you were guaranteed the correct answer to one question, what would you ask?
Please explain the consistency of gravity
Name and location of your favorite restaurant and what is your go-to order there?
Fordham's Farmhouse – Fried catfish, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, biscuit, and slice of chocolate pie with a large coke
What was the year, make and model of your first car?
1999 Ford Taurus
What is a defining characteristic about you that your mother is most proud of?
Overacheiver
What is your pregame ritual?
Workout
What is your definition of a good teammate?
Possesses blind trust and loyalty regardless of circumstances
Top five TV shows you are currently into?
House Hunters, When Sharks Attack, Wild Alaska, Big Cats of the Serengeti, Civil War in Color
How old were you when you started playing basketball and what drew you to the sport?
Seven. Loved to compete
What is the most useful thing you own?
My cell phone
If you had to eat the same meal for the next 30 days, what would it be?
Bacon and cheese omelet with biscuits
What is your pet peeve?
Cigarette smoke
What is your favorite holiday?
Christmas
What is your favorite pizza topping combo?
Pepperoni and extra cheese
What is your ice cream topping combo?
Oreos and chocolate chips
What is the first thing you notice about a person?
Eye contact
For what in your life do you feel most grateful?
My wife and my 3 children
What product do you think the world could go on without?
Alcohol
If you were guaranteed the correct answer to one question, what would you ask?
Please explain the consistency of gravity
Name and location of your favorite restaurant and what is your go-to order there?
Fordham's Farmhouse – Fried catfish, mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, biscuit, and slice of chocolate pie with a large coke
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