Arizona Cardinals' Rookie Herman Johnson: What I Wish I Could Ask Him

I could be unoriginal, and ask theoretical questions of Larry Fitzgerald or Anquan Boldin, but I have my eye on one of the so-called “big uglies” up front.

Born in West Monroe, Louisiana, on January 29, 1985, Herman Johnson still holds the record for the largest baby born in the entirely of Louisiana. He weighed 15 pounds and 14 ounces then, and now checks in at 382 pounds.

Johnson chose to attend LSU over Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, and Houston, and it seems like he made the right choice. He was a three-year starter at guard, and in his junior season, the Tigers captured the national title, averaging 417.5 yards per game behind the big fella.

Johnson was first-team All-SEC in 2007 and 2008, and his senior season was an Associated Press first-team All-American. Drafted less than two months ago in the fifth round by the Arizona Cardinals, Johnson’s career has just begun.

Because 10 is just not enough, here are a 12 questions (and follow-ups) I have for Herman Johnson:

1. What was it like to win the national championship for your home state school, in front of LSU fans in New Orleans?

2. Continuing with the 2007 LSU season, what was the triple-overtime loss against Arkansas like? Did you think you still have a shot at the national championship after that loss?

3. How would you describe yourself as a player? What are you looking to improve upon this year?

4. You had two teammates drafted in the top-five playing defensive line the last two years. How often did you go up against Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson in practice, and what are their strengths and weaknesses?

5. You have lived your entire life in the south. How are you adjusting to Arizona? Have you brought anyone out there with you?

6. You did not play football until you reached high school. What other sports did you play before then, and what positions did you play? What were your favorite sports growing up?

7. Who would you compare yourself to as an offensive lineman? Are there any particular players you look to as role models?

8. You sat out the 2004 season after developing an infection in your big toe from a spider bite. What was that experience like, and what did you learn from a season on the sidelines?

9. Who is the best player you've played with? Against?

10. What were you doing on draft day when you found out you were selected? Were you surprised that the Cardinals picked you, or that you were drafted in the fifth round?

11. You are joining a team that was a minute away from winning the Super Bowl last season. What are your expectations for this coming season?

12. What is your daily dietary regimen like?