Feb. 5, 2010
By Brian Ormiston
UCFAthletics.com
ORLANDO, Fla. (UCFAthletics.com) - With only two weeks left before Opening Day, UCFAthletics.com focuses on one of the newcomers who could see time in the weekend rotation this year, Owen Dew.
#15 Owen Dew - RHP - Jr. - 6-2, 175 - Tallahassee, Fla./Seminole State College of Florida
Q: What is your first memory of playing baseball growing up?
- Playing catch in the front yard with my dad. We used to play this game where we would throw the ball to each other and count how many times we could throw it back and forth without it hitting the ground.
Q: Is there a game you played in that you remember the most?
- This summer we clinched the ABL championship against the Anchorage Bucs and I won my first ever ring (but not my last ORTO) and we had a huge dog pile. Some one kicked me in the back of the head but it was worth it.
Q: What have you enjoyed the most so far about being at UCF?
- I really enjoy being around the guys on this team. We are always hanging out and cutting up. We have a great time together.
Q: If you won a trip to see a game at any ballpark in the country, where would go and why?
- Wrigley. I have been there once and it was an awesome place. There is so much history in that park, it's just a unique place to go and watch a ballgame.
Q: What would be the one place or thing you want to visit before you die?
- I would like to visit Denali National Park. We drove through it on the way to Fairbanks, but I never got to really check it out. I would like to spend a few days there hiking and looking around. It's a really beautiful place.
Q: Is there anything you have to do before a game, such as any pregame rituals?
- Last year for some reason, I started going to Olive Garden and eating the Five Cheese Ziti Al Forno the night before I pitched. I guess I will keep that up this year as well.
Q: Growing up, what was your video game of choice?
- I really was never into video games when I was young, but I did enjoy playing Mario Kart.
Q: What do you prefer watching: Top Chef, 24, American Idol, Price is Right, Deadliest Catch, The Office?
- I really enjoy The Office. Some people don't get that type of humor, but I love it. Michael and Dwight crack me up.
Q: What reality show would you like to be on the most?
- If I had to choose one I would go with Pro's vs. Joe's. As long as there was no basketball involved I think I could do well.
Q: If someone was making a movie about your life, who would you want to play yourself?
- Ashton Kutcher.
Q: What would be the one thing you would wait in line overnight to have?
- A date with Megan Fox.
Q: Tell us one thing you would like people to know about you.
- I'm pretty good at Jeopardy.
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