UP CLOSE: C J Santiago

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Nickname: CJ

Favorite cold cereal: Cap’n Crunch with chocolate milk

Favorite Bronco Mendenhall Quote: “We moved up one spot over the past season. We went from finishing 15th to14th. Now, for those of you waiting for us to win a national championship, if you come back in 13 years, we should be right there.”

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: It was the most exciting.

Before a football game, I: Watch other football games.

How did I spend my off-season: Spending time with family and friends and getting ready for this season.

Who is the best player I’ve ever faced: Maurice Drew.

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Sky dive.

One place I would like to visit: The Coliseum in Rome

If I could play another position, what would it be: I wouldn’t dream of it.

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: Everyone

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Spending time with a family of my own, and a doggie.

How did I select my jersey number: I didn’t

People say I look like: Wayne Latu

What is the best book I’ve ever read: Jurassic Park

My favorite professor or most interesting class I’ve taken at BYU: George GoLightly

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My computer...because it has all of my pictures on it.

My favorite scripture: John 8:12

My favorite Web site: bestbuy.com

My advice to youngsters: Have fun, but prepare for what is ahead of you.

If I were on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,”: I promise that I would not win a million dollars.

If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I’d have to show you is: The Indoor Practice Facility.

My least favorite trip is and why: Our conditioning test up the Y.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: King Leonidas, Ray Guy and Tiger Woods.

On game day my friends and relatives: BBQ and watch the game.