UP CLOSE: Brandon Heaney

Nickname: "B"

Favorite cold cereal: Lucky Charms

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I was more successful at it than other sports

Before a football game, I: Visualize the game in my head, then listen to "Welcome to the Jungle" to get me pumped.

How did I spend my off-season: In Provo, preparing for the season.

Who is the best player I've ever faced: Ashley Lelie, Hawai`i

The dirtiest team I've ever played is: Air Force

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Bike across the United States

One place I would like to visit: Spain. during the tomato festival. (It's a big food fight.)

If I could play another position, what would it be: Defensive end, there's nothing like sacking the quarterback.

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: Dr. Kimball, because he keeps putting me back together so I can play.

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: CEO of Nike

How did I select my jersey number: Mick said I could have 34 or 16, so I chose 34.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Going to the beach.

What is the best book I've ever read: Angels and Demons

People say I look like: My brother, Trevor.

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Best teacher I've had is Coach Butler.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Beating Utah, and winning the MWC Championship in 2001.

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My dog, Jake.

My favorite scripture: Helaman 5:12

My favorite website: espn.com

My advice to youngsters: "If you have faith in yourself, and set your sights on a worthy cause, there is no one that can keep you from accomplishing your goals."

Interesting fact most people don't know about me: I've gone through six weeks of boot camp.

If I were on "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire," the person I'd call for my lifeline is and why: My mom, she knows a lot of little facts.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Benjamin Franklin, Magic Johnson, Papa Heaney.

On game day my friends and relatives: I don't know because I'm on the field, but I imagine they have a real nice time up in the stands.