Up Close: Brock Stringham

Take a closer look at senior defensive lineman Brock Stringham, as published in BYU-Virginia game program:

Nickname: Brock

Favorite cold cereal: Frosted Mine Wheats

Favorite Bronco Mendenhall Quote: "What if …?"

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I like punishing people

Before a football game, I: Visualize making big blocks.

How did I spend my off-season: Rehabing from shoulder surgery and training with the team.

Who is the best player I’ve ever faced: Ziggy Ansah

One place I would like to visit: Rome, Italy

If I could play another position, what would it be: None, O-Line is for men

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: Bret Wright-Little League coach

How did I select my jersey number: Travis Bright, I looked up to him as a freshman because he destroyed people.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Weight training.

What is the best book I've ever read: Unbroken

People say I look like: Buzz Lightyear

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Camille Olsen-New Testament

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Successfully provide for my family and serve the Lord.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Dominating Texas last year.

If I had to give up all my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My scriptures from my mission.

My favorite scripture: Ether 12:27

My favorite website: ESPN.com

My advice to youngsters: Don't ever give up.

If I were on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,”the person I’d call for my lifeline is: Houston Reynolds (He's the smartest dude I know).

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