Up Close: Riley Stephenson

Nickname: Nine-nine, Riles, Nines, the Kicker.

Favorite cold cereal: Honey Bunches of Oats!

One place I would like to visit: the Cook Islands.

How did I spend my off-season: With my family/Cali Vacation/moved my parent into a new house/chillin with my girlfriend.

What would I like to do sometime in my life is: Drive my jeep on the Rubicon Trail.

If I could play another position, what would it be: Defensive End or Linebacker

Who has had the greatest influence on my football career: My Mom and Dad because they have been there with me through everything

What do I want to be doing 20 years from now: Have a family and be successful.

How did I select my jersey number: Back in my high school years I was brought up from the freshmen team to kick on varsity and it was the last number on the rack so I’ve stayed with it ever since.

What is my favorite hobby or activity away from football: Hanging out with my girlfriend, my family and playin’ in my Jeep

What is the best book I’ve ever read: The Book of Mormon.

What is my most memorable athletic achievement: The Armed Forces Bowl made last year’s ESPN All-Bowl Punter

My favorite scripture: All of them. Too many good ones to just pick one.

My favorite website: www.yahoomail.com

My advice to youngsters: Always work hard at what you do and it will pay off in the end! Never give up on your dreams.

If I could invite any three people to dinner, who would they be: My girlfriend, my family and grandparents