Baylor's Griner never grows tired of dunking 
November, 24, 2009
11/24/09
11:24
PM ET
If you didn't already know Baylor's Brittney Griner was from a military/law enforcement family, you'd guess it right away from hearing her talk. Good manners are part of her standard speaking pattern.
To continue reading this article you must be an Insider
Mechelle Voepel
espnW.comMechelle Voepel joined ESPN.com in 1996 and covers women's college hoops, the WNBA and additional collegiate sports for espnW.
Born in Los Angeles, she grew up 40 miles north of St. Louis and is a lifelong Cardinals fan still basking in amazement over their 2011 World Series title.
ABOUT THIS BLOG
Women's Basketball
Mechelle Voepel is a columnist for espnW.
Graham Hays is a columnist for espnW.
Michelle Smith writes for espnW.
Charlie Creme is espnW's women's bracketologist.