UP CLOSE: Aaron Wagner

UP CLOSE: Aaron WagnerUP CLOSE: Aaron Wagner

Nickname: "Wags" or "Ice"

Favorite cold cereal: Crunch Berries

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: It was an aggression outlet for me.

Before a football game, I: Pray and visualize the game and me making plays.

How did I spend my off-season: Working out and training hard.

Who is the best player I've ever faced: Vince Young.

The dirtiest team I've every played is: University of Washington Huskies.

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Own an island.

One place I would like to visit: Europe.

If I could play another position, what would it be: Running Back.

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: I have because I create my own future.

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Golfing on my own golf course.

How did I select my jersey number: Just thought it was a good linebacker number.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Developing business ideas.

What is the best book I've ever read: The Book of Mormon.

People say I look like: My brother or Brendan Fraser.

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Legal Aspects.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: My first Grand Aggregate award in grade 7 at the zone track meet.

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My car, because I need to get around and get stuff done.

My favorite scripture: Ether 2:27

My favorite website: www.byu.edu

My advice to youngsters: "Two pains in life; pain of discipline or regret, take your pick."

If I were on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," the person I'd call for my lifeline is and why: I would try to coax Regis into giving me the answer.

If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I'd have to show you is: The student athlete building, the weight room and the stadium.

My least favorite trip is and why: The trip home after the game, because your dead tired.

One rule I'd change in college football is: Late hits and pass interference.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: My wife, my folks.

On game day my friends and relatives: Are cheering louder than anyone else in the stands.