UP CLOSE: T.J. Sitake

UP CLOSE: T.J. SitakeUP CLOSE: T.J. Sitake

Nickname: Neen

Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats with Strawberries

Favorite Bronco Mendenhall Quote: "Good job today"

Why did I choose to play football over other sports: To be like m brother Kalani and dad Tom Sr.

Before a football game, I: Relax and listen to church songs.

How did I spend my off-season: Training.

Who is the best player I've ever faced: Kalani Sitake (BYU).

The dirtiest team I've every played is: New Mexico (They played fair, it was muddy)

What would I like to do sometime in my life: Serve a mission with my wife.

One place I would like to visit: Tonga

If I could play another position, what would it be: TE, I love driving down the field and scoring.

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: My dad.

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Retired.

How did I select my jersey number: Number 48 never saw the field much so I switched to 57.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Video games and T.V.

What is the best book I've ever read: Aside from the scriptures, As a Man Thinketh

People say I look like: "The Rock" with a bigger nose.

My favorite professor or most interesting class I've taken at BYU: Sociology 383 with Rich Johnson.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: 1998 Utah State Champs (High School).

If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: My cell phone. I would feel out of touch without it.

My favorite scripture: D & C 76

My favorite website: www.cougarfan.com.

My advice to youngsters: "Be teachable."

If I were on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," the person I'd call for my lifeline is and why: Kolipoki, back when I was a little boy in Tonga he visited.

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

My least favorite trip is and why: A road trip to St. Louis. It took 24 hours.

One rule I'd change in college football is: None.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: Assuming my family is already there: Jesus Christ, Tupac, Bob Marley.

On game day my friends and relatives: Bring banners and cheer until their throats hurt. Also, they barbecue in the East parking lot.