UP CLOSE: Rodney Wilkerson

Nickname: "Rod"

Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats

Favorite Gary Crowton Quote: "Just run by him."

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I have always dreamed of it.

Before a football game, I: See myself scoring a touchdown.

How did I spend my off-season: With my wife and daughter, working out, interning at Parcell's Construction.

Who is the best player I've ever faced: Andre Dyson, Utah

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

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Go on a cruise.

One place I would like to visit: New York City

If I could play another position, what would it be: Cornerback

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: Coach Bob Steele

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Hanging out with my wife and children.

How did I select my jersey number: I wore it in high school.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Hunting, fishing, wakeboarding and hanging out with my family.

What is the best book I've ever read: Believing Christ

People say I look like: My brother

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Randy Bott

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Scoring a touchdown at LaVell Edwards Stadium.

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My family, because everything else can be replaced.

My favorite scripture: Alma 7:11-12

My favorite website: byu.edu, it's the only one I use.

My advice to youngsters: "Have fun and enjoy your time being young."

Interesting fact most people don't know about me: I'm the oldest of six children and my dad is a seminary teacher.

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

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Jennifer, Kylee and the Prophet.

On game day my friends and relatives: Come to the game early to get pictures and watch the team warm up.