| QUESTION & ANSWER |
| Q: Because of an injury to Jerico Weitzel, you have probably
had to play a role that you weren’t expecting to play coming into the season. How
have you adjusted to that role?
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| A: Losing Jerico on the field was a big
loss for the team. He is a very smart and
physical player. Still having him on the
sideline is an important asset for us. When
he was injured in the game against Smethport, I knew I would have to step up and
become a leader. Going into every week I
make it my goal to keep the team together and working hard.
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| Q: As a follow up to the last question, how do you believe the team has
responded to Jerico being out?
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| A: Throughout this season a number of my
teammates have suffered injuries and the loss of family members.
We have had to pull together as a team and get though these obstacles. We are
mentally a strong team and we have responded very well to everything that has
happened.
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| Q: Ridgway football has always had a great tradition, but for
a couple of years that tradition wasn’t as strong. The last two seasons, though,
this group of players has brought winning football back to Ridgway. What has been the
key to getting the Elkers back on top?
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| A:
Getting back on the right track has
required a number of things:
-Hard work and dedication in the
off-season
-Leadership
-Attitude
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| Q: Football between the four Elk County schools (Ridgway,
Johnsonburg, St. Marys and Elk County Catholic) is always competitive. How would you
best describe the brand of football you guys play in Elk County?
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| A: I believe Elk County teams have always been
known for playing smash-mouth physical football.
I can’t speak for all the teams this year, but playing physical is our plan
week after week.
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| Q: Being only a junior, do you know what you want to do after high
school yet or are you just enjoying your high school years right now? |
| A: Right now I am enjoying my high school
years, but plan on attending college.
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