2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know PJP RB/LB Boyd Skarbek

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Billy Splain | May 19, 2023

Boyd Skarbek
Running back, linebacker
Pope John Paul
Class Of 2024
Jersey #13
HT/WT 6ft. 185
1200 rushing yards 21 rushing td. 330 receiving yards 1 receiving td. 1 pick six
Other sports Lacrosse
1st all area. 1st team all pac. All state honorable mention
Twitter @BoydSkarbek

Head coach Scott Reed: “Boyd is a 2-Way player at RB and LB. He is a tough throwback kind of player. He has great balance and vision as a running back. He has improved his blocking and catching out of the backfield”.

Let’s get to know Boyd!

Why do you play football?

I’ve been playing my whole life. I Play for my family. And it’s my favorite thing

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

Jalen hurtz. Best qb in the nfl and his story is inspiring

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

2 point conversion to win in ot at ocean city

What was last years season like for you?

Didn’t get to win the pac chip or district chip. Mad about that

What are your goals for this coming season?

To win district chip and pac chip and have over 20 td’s

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

My teammates

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Penn state white out

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Eagles

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

Eagles

Describe what the perfect teammate is

A leader. Treats everyone with respect. Motivates players

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

Win states

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

My dad. He played in college at Delaware

Preseason Two a Days are: 

Difficult but worth it

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

I snowboard. Lift and work to stay busy

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning in ot at ocean city against father judge

What is your favorite play to run?

Running it up the middle

is a hot dog a sandwich?

Yes

Music of choice:

Country

What is your favorite vacation destination?

New Jersey shore

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