2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Springfield Offensive Lineman Gus Bryan

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contributor | July 19, 2023

Gus Bryan

Class 2024

Jersey 78

Height 6’3

Weight 270

Other sports Shotput

Awards won All Delco and All-Central League

Twitter@GusBryan99

“Gus is a two-year captain that leads by example. He makes everyone around him better. “

LET’S GET TO KNOW GUS

How long have you played football?

Since 3rd grade

What will you most remember from the 2022 season?

Lifting my best friend RJ in the air when he scored

What is your favorite moment as an athlete?

Winning a game and celebrating in the lockeroom

Which game are you looking forward to the most this season?

Ohara

What are your personal goals for the 2023 season?

To win the district and earn a full scholorship

After watching your Hudl Highlights, you seem to, at times, play like someone stole your lunch money when you were younger, and the guy who took it is lined up against you. How do you keep your emotions in check when things are not going the way you want them to?

I’ve learned to control my emotions thru my dad, he throws hand signals at me from the bleachers or just yells at me to relax, and even in a crowded stadium I can hear him

What is the toughest part of playing on the offensive line?

Everything about offensive line is difficult, but the hardest would be doing the hard stuff and not getting the glory

What type of defensive lineman is the hardest to go up against?

A high motor guy who just keeps going

Do you feel that you and your teammates are role models to the younger kids who come and root for you?

Yes. We have a great outreach to our community.

What has been your most embarrassing moment when it comes to playing sports?

The way I used to run sophmore year.

Which win and loss will you remember the most?

My most memorable win is the first varsity game I played in. We won against radnor and I had a sack and forced fumble. The worst loss we had was Haverford at home because I was cheap shotted and feel if I stayed in the game it would have came out differently.

Where should the state finals be held?

Springfield Stadium

If you could play a game in any college or pro stadium, where would it be?

Kyle Field

What is a talent you have that would shock those who know you?

I am a closeted Historian.

Who is your favorite and least favorite pro football teams?

Favorites Dallas Cowboys. The new york giants I hate more then the Birds.

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