2020 Player Profile: Michael Ippoliti – Conestoga @mikezeke22

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Billy Splain | September 3, 2020

Michael Ippoliti

Conestoga Highschool

Class of: 2021

DB/ LB/LS

Jersey # 13

Ht: 6’1 Wt: 185

Other sports: Basketball

Awards:2019 Conestoga Special Teams Player of the Year

Twitter @mikezeke22

Why do you play football?

Michael: I play because it’s been the main part of my life and I can’t imagine it not being the main part.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?

Michael: Mark Herzlich because he went to Conestoga like me and he played after beating cancer.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain

Michael: My first play, it was surreal after dreaming of playing under the lights when I was younger.

What are your goals for this coming season?

Michael: To win as a team.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Michael: Philadelphia Eagles

What game, yours, college, or pro, was your favorite game, and why?

Michael: 2017 NFC Championship, an entire city united and being there in person.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?

Michael: Bad News Bears, it shows you can do anything with hard work.

What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles?

Michael: The Road Runner

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?

Michael: Encouragement/helpful tips.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like?

Michael: Justin Golden

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t?

Michael: Hockey, to hit people more often.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?

Michael: I was playing OT in peewee and I stood up for no reason before the play and got a flag thrown at me for it.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?

Michael: My Uncle, he supports me as much as possible from Colorado.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go-to activity, and why?

Michael: Madden Franchise/ NCAA Dynasty

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Michael: Blocking a field goal to win the 8th-grade championship.

What is your favorite play to run?

Michael: Any form of a blitz.

What scares you the most?

Michael: Dying alone

Music of choice?

Michael: Motley Crue

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?

Michael: PS3 with Madden

What restaurant is your go-to when you need a big meal?

Michael: Chick Fil A

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa?

Michael: Same thing, different name.

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