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Ralph R. Zobell
| Posted: 12 Dec 2014 | Updated: 8 Nov 2020
Up Close: Harvey Jackson
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Take a closer look at senior defensive back Harvey Jackson, as published in the BYU-Savannah State game program:
Nickname: Hitman
Favorite cold cereal: Cookie Crisp
Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I've been playing since the age of four; grew up rough.
Before a football game, I: pray, prepare, plan for perfection.
How did I spend my off-season: Training/working hard, watching film, eating healthy
Who is the best player I’ve ever faced: Braxton Miller/Monte Ball from the Big 10
One place I would like to visit: Brazil or Jerusalem
If I could play another position, what would it be: wide receiver/quarterback
Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: Myself, because it's always been a passion.
What do I want to be doing 20 years form now: coaching or owning own sports facility
How did I select my jersey number: always was the "chosen 1"
What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: playing with friends, watching TV, working out.
What is the best book I've ever read: Cat in the Hat by Dr. Suess
People say I look like: Denzel Washington mixed with good looking
What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment: Big 10 honors, graduating.
If I had to give up all my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept: My mind, because I still get to choose what's right and wrong; and the best way to go about things.
My favorite scripture: Proverbs 3:16
My favorite website: worldstarhiphop.com
My advice to youngsters: Whatever you choose to be, give it your all and don't give up.
If I were on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,”the person I’d call for my lifeline is: My dad, he either knew it, or it's gonna be funny getting it wrong.
If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I'd have to show you is: the beautiful mountains and the stadium.
My least favorite trip is: the starting line for conditioning
One rule I'd change in college football is: players can get paid or swell their own items.
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: myself in the past, myself in the future and my mom.
On game day my friends and relatives: know I'ma give it my all!
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