| QUESTION & ANSWER |
| Q:
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You
are in a situation where you are part of a running-back by committee set up with
Bubba Rue and Kevin Grejda. What are the benefits of this? What are some of the
challenges?
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| A: |
It's been great having three running backs
splitting the carries. We all have different running styles which is awesome for the
team. One day one of us will not have a good day but we have two other people running
the ball. The only challenge is if one of us is having a great day it leaves one of
us out of the running attack. But it's great when when that does happen. We are
cheering for one another. |
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| Q:
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A
couple of weeks ago, you guys lost your starting quarterback Dan Walters to a
season-ending injury. What kind of adjustments have you had to make on offense since
then?
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| A: |
To be honest, we have not changed much. I mean,
Dan was a huge loss but Brandon (Heeter) stepped in and has done a great job. The
only thing we really miss is Danny's speed and ability to get out of the pocket. But
we all realize that we have to work twice as hard. |
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| Q:
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You
have been a starting linebacker for the last couple of seasons on a team that is
probably District 9’s equivalent of Penn State’s “Linebacker U”. What does it
mean for you to continue the long legacy of great Clarion linebackers?
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| A: |
It's an honor to be part of the great legacy of
linebackers at Clarion. It was amazing to get a chance to play my sophomore year, and
to still be starting at Clarion is a great honor to me. |
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| Q:
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You
have also been asked to do the punting and kicking duties the last couple of years
and have had some long punts and kickoffs that have helped change field position. How
much pride do you take in your ability to change the complexion of the game with your
leg?
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| A: |
I take a lot of pride doing all the kicking
duties. I know that special teams are a big part of the game, and I do my best to put
the defense in a great position to make plays. |
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| Q:
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What
are your plans after high school? |
| A: |
Go to college to keep playing baseball and maybe
punt at the college level. I plan to go to college for Wild Life Management and to
some day own my own deer ranch. |
