UP CLOSE: Scott Young

Nickname: "Denney"

Favorite cold cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Favorite Gary Crowton Quote: "The hay isn't in the barn until the game plays."

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: Genetics

Before a football game, I: Eat a light meal and take a nap.

How did I spend my off-season: Lifting weights,running, and playing football.

Who is the best player I've ever faced: Reggie Bush, USC

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Skydive

One place I would like to visit: Bali

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

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: My parents and my brother. My parents for their support at each game and my brother for coaching tips.

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Working as a goldsmith in my own shop.

How did I select my jersey number: It was one of three numbers left when I went to Ricks.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Golf

What is the best book I've ever read: Ender's Game

People say I look like: My little brother

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Sister Beeston

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Tipping the ball and then picking it off against USC.

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My Honda Trail 110, because it gets great gas mileage and I can park anywhere on campus.

My favorite scripture: Jacob 6:12

My favorite website: www.fafsa.ed.gov

My advice to youngsters: "Think before you act. Where is what your doing going to take you?"

Interesting fact most people don't know about me: I've played the violin since I was 5.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: My wife. ( I really don't care to invite anybody else.)

On game day my friends and relatives: My parents, sister and wife show up to the game two hours early so that they can eat with the varsity club and watch pregame.