Jake Baillie

44 Jersey Recipient (2017)

What Is Your Favorite Falcon Memory?

It’s hard to select just one memory from all my great years as a Falcon. It would be easy to pick a big play that was made or an exciting win, but the things I loved most about Falcon football were the small moments. Pregame was one of my favorite times as a Falcon. The moments we had as a team slowly building up to kickoff were so memorable. Everyone had the same goal in mind and few words needed to be said. We all knew our routine and I just remember the overwhelming feeling that every player and coach was just as ready as the next. I cherish the conversations and glances shard in those moments during preparation for battle. All those moments led to great play on the field. A winning team preforms on the field as a unit, but that strong bond needs to be made elsewhere. It’s hard to select just one memory from all my great years as a Falcon. It would be easy to pick a big play that was made or an exciting win, but the things I loved most about Falcon football were the small moments. Pregame was one of my favorite times as a Falcon. The moments we had as a team slowly building up to kickoff were so memorable. Everyone had the same goal in mind and few words needed to be said. We all knew our routine and I just remember the overwhelming feeling that every player and coach was just as ready as the next. I cherish the conversations and glances shard in those moments during preparation for battle. All those moments led to great play on the field. A winning team preforms on the field as a unit, but that strong bond needs to be made elsewhere. 

What Did It Mean To Wear The 44 Jersey?

Having the honor of wearing Parker’s number along with Jared is still one of the most special things I have ever been able to do. I remember the day it was announced, I was full of joy, but also a big weight was dropped on my shoulders. To wear the number 44 as a Falcon means you have to carry on a legacy built by great men before you. I wanted to do everything in my power to build that legacy even stronger as time went on. I felt a need to become a better person, friend, son, teammate, and player. As anything less than my best, would not show respect to Parker and his family. I can only hope I made an impact as big as he did and that I inspired others to work toward a similar goal. 

What Are You Doing Today? (written 12-7-22)

I recently graduated from the University of Redlands in April with a Business Administration degree and have moved back to Washington to work. I am currently a sales rep for Anheuser-Busch with all my stores being in the local Woodinville area. In my free time I enjoy golfing, fishing, hiking, skiing, biking and almost any outdoor recreation.