UP CLOSE: Jeff Bell
Nickname: Dahmer
Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats
Favorite Bronco Mendenhall Quote: "...Because it is a choice..."
Why did I choose to play football over other sports: I get to hit people and BYU doesn't have a wrestling program.
Before a football game, I: listen to the Last of the Mohicans soundtrack
How did I spend my off-season:studying for and taking the MCAT
What would I like to do sometime in my life: sky dive
One place I would like to visit: All of Europe
If I could play another position, what would it be: fullback
Who has had the greatest influence on my football career and why: My Dad, he played here at BYU and it has always been a dream of mine to follow in his foot steps.
What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Practicing medicine and enjoying life with my family.
How did I select my jersey number: Mick Hill gave it to me when I walked-on.
What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football:Being with my girlfriend.
What is the best book I’ve ever read: the Book of Mormon
People say I look like: Matt Bauman
My favorite professor or most interesting class I’ve taken at BYU: Dr. John Bell
What is my most memorable athletic achievement or moment:Earning an athletic scholarship after being a walk-on here.
If I had to give up all of my possessions except one, what would be the one thing I kept and why: my scriptures, because my mission president said that you are never truly naked until you are stripped of your values.
My favorite scripture: 2 Nephi 2:25
My favorite website: www.hulu.com
My advice to youngsters: Work hard, play hard, be clean.
If I were on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire,”the person I’d call for my lifeline is (and why):Peter from my research lab, he is a walking encyclopedia.
If I were hosting you on a recruiting visit to Provo, the most impressive thing I’d have to show you is: The stadium, because there is nothing like playing at Lavell Edwards Stadium.
My least favorite trip is and why: None, I love all the trips.
One rule I’d change in college football is:Personal fouls for an "attempt to deceive"
If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: My parents and Thomas S. Monson.
On game day my friends and relatives: watch the game on TV unless they can plan a business trip to Provo.
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