UP CLOSE: Kayle Buchanan

Nickname: Buck

Favorite cold cereal: Cinnamon Toast Crunch

Favorite Bronco Mendenhall Quote: "I'm proud of how you prepare."

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I love the interdependent team atmosphere, the exposure, the fan support, and two of my high school coaches did not think I could do it.

Before a football game, I: Play catch, read a book, and throw footballs at the crossbar.

How did I spend my off-season: Preparing for the season.

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

The dirtiest team I've ever played is: I don't want to point fingers.

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Be a good father

One place I would like to visit: the North Pole

If I could play another position, what would it be: Free safety.

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: My dad because he has always believed in me; my mom because win or lose she's the same.

How did I select my jersey number: Bo Jackson was number thirty four.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: I love to ski.

What is the best book I've ever read: Best? Can't say. Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow is great.

People say I look like: my grandpa (when he was young of course)

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Professor Stanley Taylor.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: BYU vs. Utah 2006

My favorite website: wikipedia.com or howstuffworks.com

My advice to youngsters: Learn to love learning and service.

If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most

impressive thing I'd have to show you is: the football office on the second floor of the SAB.

One rule I'd change in college football is: cut blocking - ixnay on that.

On game day my friends and relatives: My grandma gets nervous, everyone else just enjoys the game in their #34 shirts and jerseys.

My least favorite trip is: Colorado State.

If I were on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," the person I'd call

for my lifeline is and why: Ken Jennings because he dominated Jeopardy.