Personal
Born 12/10/81 in Lubbock, Texas … full name is Michael Chance Mock, but goes by Chance … an education major … earned a spot on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll in fall 2001 … a member of the Fall 2001 Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll … volunteers regularly in UT’s community service program … regular visitor with team at the Austin Children’s Hospital … volunteered at the Children’s Miracle Netowrk telethon … helps raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation … volunteered as a tutor at Cowan Elementary School’s special education class … father, Mike, was a three-time letterwinner at linebacker at Texas Tech (1975-77) and he played for the New York Jets in 1978 … very active in community service as a prepster … served as a little league umpire in the summers … lists fishing, hunting and skiing among his hobbies … won The Woodlands-area dragon boat race as a youngster.

The Mock File
For pregame, I like to: Relax and listen to music
My playing style: Aggressive, competitive
Favorite superhero: Incredible Hulk
Favorite cartoon character: Sponge Bob Square Pants
I never miss: King of the Hill
I can’t believe I watch: Will and Grace
Favorite CD: “Whoa, Nelly!” by Nelly Furtado
Favorite childhood song: “Mexico” by James Taylor
My most humbling moment: When I got ran over by Cole Pittman at practice as a freshman
Favorite actor: Kevin Spacey
My sports hero as a kid: My father
Favorite sports movie: The Longest Yard
Nobody knows I can: Sing
First organized sport (age): T-Ball (five)
When I run into Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, I feel: Exhilaration
Best Halloween costume: Apple juice box
Pet (name): Dog (Sassy)