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FIVE QUESTIONS WITH...

OSU senior safety Nate Salley

By Doug Harris

Dayton Daily News

Question: Your favorite hit on the football field?

Answer: "I hit (Michigan's) Braylon Edwards once when I was a sophomore, and he flew out of bounds. And in the Indiana game this past year, we just came off a three-game losing streak, and they had a receiver (Courtney Roby) who was coming down the seam. I broke on it. He caught it, and I hit him right in the chest. He just laid out for a few seconds, and the crowd went crazy."

Q: Who's your sports hero?

A: "I always loved Barry Sanders because he was a great player and so humble. But I also liked Deion Sanders because he was flashy and a great player also. Those were two guys I looked up to growing up."

Q: What car are you driving?

A: A 1993 Honda Accord. I've had it since high school. At first, it was a little suspect — I got a lot of flats. But the past year and a half, it's been real good to me. I can't complain."

Q: Which young player will be the next Ohio State All-American?

A: "(Receiver) Tony Gonzalez is very good. Todd Boeckman will be a great quarterback because of his size, strength and decision-making. He even plays pretty well against us on the scout team. He makes some throws that make us say, 'Wow.' And Antonio Pittman will be a great running back when he gets a little stronger and bigger."

Q: What do you like best about your hometown of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.?

A: "I love going to the beach. When I first came up here, besides missing my family, I missed the beach the most. I like going at night, sitting on the sand and listening to the waves. That's one of my favorite things to do."