The Daily Iowan: I have some one-on-one questions here. Looking at the shoes, what size are those?
Yahya Black: Size 17.
DI: Is it tough to buy shoes at that size?
Black: You know, it is. Everything comes up online. The highest they go in stores is [size] 14.
DI: What’s the best pair of shoes you’ve got?
Black: I’m not a shoe guy, so my favorite pair of shoes are Crocs.
DI: Sport mode?
Black: Depends.
DI: What’s your favorite sport outside of football?
Black: I’m trying to get into golf. If you consider — I don’t know if people call it “bags” or “cornhole.” I’m personally a bags guy. I’d say bags is my sport outside of football.
DI: Have you seen it on TV?
Black: I’ve seen those guys.
DI: They’re good.
Black: They’re crazy good.
DI: Have you ever gotten all four in the hole?
Black: Oh, yeah. I’d say I’m pretty decent.
DI: What’s a hobby you’ve got outside of football?
Black: I like to listen to music.
DI: Favorite artist?
Black: My favorite artist is Adele.
DI: What’s your favorite song by her?
Black: My favorite song would be Right as Rain.
DI: You listen to that for pregame? What’s your favorite pregame song?
Black: Pregame, I listen to Adele.
DI: You still listen to Adele?
Black: It calms the nerves.
DI: What music is overrated?
Black: Hot take, I’d say rap.
DI: That would insult a lot of guys here.
Black: Yes, it would.
DI: Who’s the most overrated artist?
Black: I don’t know. Maybe 21 Savage. Not a big fan.
DI: What’s your favorite Adele album?
Black: It’s got to be 21, easily.
DI: Is she dropping any time soon?
Black: She dropped three: 30, 25, then 21.
DI: So her albums are just numbers?
Black: I think they’re moments in her lifetime.
DI: You’re quite a fan. What else are you passionate about?
Black: Probably family. Family is a big one.
DI: You got any brothers or sisters?
Black: I’ve got a younger sister.
DI: What’s the relationship like between you two?
Black: We butt heads, but that’s any sibling relationship. Any time we’re together, it’s a great time.
DI: What are some petty arguments you guys have had?
Black: Probably the last time I saw her, we argued over a cup. She got a large drink from Casey’s before we were going on a trip, and I drank the rest of it … She was mad about that.
DI: Have you tried their breakfast pizza?
Black: I love the breakfast pizza. Casey’s breakfast pizza will be the best.
DI: Alright, sounds good. Thank you. I appreciate it.
Black: Of course.