University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Meet the Panthers: Nico Popa
9/22/2017 2:02:00 PM | Baseball
Pitt Baseball Sophomore
Name: Nico James Popa
Year: Sophomore
B/T: R/R
Positon: Outfield
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: Seton-Lasalle
If you could play another sport, what would it be?
Football
What's the furthest you've ever traveled from home?
Florida
Who introduced you to the sport of baseball?
My dad
Favorite professional athlete?
Derek Jeter
Most memorable sports moment you've been apart of?
Last season when we swept Virginia Tech
If you could be a Disney character in a movie, who would you be?
Dory from Finding Nemo
What ACC opponent are you most looking forward to facing this season?
North Carolina
What has surprised you about Pitt so far?
Now much I have learned about baseball since I've been here
Most used Snapchat filter?
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Will Ferrell
Do you have any absurd talents?
I'm really good at making side dishes
Favorite Halloween costume?
A loofa
Any superstitions or pregame rituals?
I pray before every game
What is your burrito order?
Burrito bowl with brown rice, fajita veggies, chicken, hot salsa, corn, cheese and lettuce
What was the last TV show you binged?
White Collar
French fries or tater tots?
French Fries
Describe yourself in three emojis.
What is on your pizza?
Peperoni and ham
Describe your perfect date.
A walk through the park
Pop or soda?
Pop
What's the last picture on your camera roll?
Year: Sophomore
B/T: R/R
Positon: Outfield
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School: Seton-Lasalle
If you could play another sport, what would it be?
Football
What's the furthest you've ever traveled from home?
Florida
Who introduced you to the sport of baseball?
My dad
Favorite professional athlete?
Derek Jeter
Most memorable sports moment you've been apart of?
Last season when we swept Virginia Tech
If you could be a Disney character in a movie, who would you be?
Dory from Finding Nemo
What ACC opponent are you most looking forward to facing this season?
North Carolina
What has surprised you about Pitt so far?
Now much I have learned about baseball since I've been here
Most used Snapchat filter?
Who would play you in a movie of your life?
Will Ferrell
Do you have any absurd talents?
I'm really good at making side dishes
Favorite Halloween costume?
A loofa
Any superstitions or pregame rituals?
I pray before every game
What is your burrito order?
Burrito bowl with brown rice, fajita veggies, chicken, hot salsa, corn, cheese and lettuce
What was the last TV show you binged?
White Collar
French fries or tater tots?
French Fries
Describe yourself in three emojis.
What is on your pizza?
Peperoni and ham
Describe your perfect date.
A walk through the park
Pop or soda?
Pop
What's the last picture on your camera roll?
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