Getting to Know Zach Johnson
10/30/2008 12:00:00 AM | Football
| Zach Johnson Sophomore/Freshman Cornerback |
Sophomore/freshman cornerback Zach Johnson has made his impact felt on special teams this season, seeing action in every contest and recording four special-teams tackles. Johnson ranks fifth on the team in special-teams tackles, recording stops against Notre Dame, Illinois, Toledo and Michigan State. Johnson attended Morenci High School in Morenci, Mich., where he was captain of the football and wrestling teams while also lettering in track.
Full name: Zachary Johnson
I can't live without: God
After my football career, I hope to: finish out my college degree in architecture
Person who had the biggest influence in my life: my dad and my superintendent
The most famous person I've met is: Russell Crowe
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Walter Payton
My advice to young kids: dream big and surround yourself with people who believe in you
When I was growing up, I never thought I would: win a state championship in wrestling
Hobbies and leisure activities: going to the movies
When I have free time I like to: play video games
Pre-game ritual: listen to iPod, lots of stretching and prayer
My SportsCenter highlight is: make a pick in our own end zone and return it for the winning touchdown
If I was to play another sport, it would be: wrestling
When I want to get away from football I: go back home
When I played football as a kid, I pretended I was: Walter Payton
Nobody knows that I can: walk on my hands
The greatest football game I ever played in was: rivalry game against Sand Creek my freshman year of high school
Favorites
Food: Mexican lasagna
Breakfast cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Late night snack: ice cream (Moose Tracks)
Place to eat out: Outback Steakhouse
Cartoon/TV show growing up: Scooby Doo
TV channel: ESPN
TV show: Chappelle Show
Book: Mind Gym
Movie: The Sandlot
Actor: Will Smith, Denzel Washington
Actress: Beyonce
Sports hero: Walter Payton, Michael Jordan
Superhero: Spider-Man
Cartoon character: Peter Griffith
Video game: Gears of War II
Pet: Bonobo
Car: Saleen S7
