Getting to Know Will Johnson
10/14/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
| Will Johnson Fifth-year Senior Defensive Tackle |
Fifth/senior defensive tackle Will Johnson is a two-year starter on the defensive line, appearing in 41 games and recording 68 tackles and four sacks his career thus far. Johnson excels on and off the field, earning Academic All-Big Ten honors three years in a row while wreaking havoc on opposing offenses. He had four tackles and a fumble recovery against Wisconsin (Sept. 27) and three tackles with a pair of sacks against Utah (Aug. 30).
Full name: Will Johnson
After my football career, I hope to: live a long life
Person who had the biggest influence on my life: my mom
Most impressive person I've ever met or know: Coach Carr
The most famous person I've met is: President Ford
Best advice I ever received was (by whom): "Do your damndest" C Mike Gittleson
When I was growing up, I never thought I would: go to college at U-M
Hobbies and leisure activities: working out and reading
When I have free time I like to: relax and sleep
My SportsCenter highlight is: still to come
In a football game, someday I'd like to: score a touchdown
If I was to play another sport, it would be: power lifting
The greatest football game I ever played in was (explain): 2008 vs. Florida or 2006 vs. Notre Dame
The best football advice I ever received was: Be on time
Favorites
Food: pasta
Breakfast cereal: Coco Puffs
Late night snack: cookies
Place to eat out: Subway
Cartoon/TV show growing up: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
TV channel: ESPN
TV show: Ghost Hunters
Movie: 300 or Any Given Sunday
Sports hero: Hulk Hogan
Superhero: Chuck Norris
Cartoon character: Cartman
Musical group: AC/DC
CD: Woodstock 1994
Video game: Madden
Car: 1992 Buick Regal
Class at U-M: Sport Strategy
Professor: DJ Moore or Tom George
