2021 PFN Player Profile: Matt Martin – Marian Catholic @MattMartin2023 @MarianColtsFB @CoachOG

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Billy Splain | July 21, 2021

Matt Martin
Marian Catholic High School
Class of 2023
Running Back/Linebacker
Jersey Number: 44
Height: 5-11 Weight: 208
40-Yard Dash: 4.8
Other Sports: Baseball
Starting Experience (Years): 1 – 2020
2020 Stats: 29 carries, 101 yards, 1 TD – 31 tackles, 4 TFL

2020 District Xl Champion North Schuylkill JR High Wrestling,

1st year Wrestling 2019/2020 212lb PIAA District XI and Area XIV Junior Wrestling Champion
Twitter: @MattMartin2023

Coaches comments: With his varsity experience last season, we are counting on Matt to be one of the leaders on our young team in the backfield and as one of our middle linebackers.

Why do you play football?
I love the sport, it strengthens your character, helps develop your team skills and could open door for your future

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Tom Brady since he doesn’t let other people determine his accomplishments but still is a great team player.

What are your goals for this coming season?
For our team and I to be better than last year

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The patriots

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
An Army Air Force game I was able to see in person a few years ago. Because I got to see what it is like playing at the next level for the first time.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Water boy since it makes you laugh and it has some truth in how people overcomes things to succeed.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They don’t yell

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

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Getting put into punt for the first time and it went behind me

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Gaming I find it relaxing and enjoyable

What is your favorite football memory to date?
During youth football the weather during a game was so bad it was nicknamed the “Mudbowl”

What is your favorite play to run?
All of them

What scares you the most?
Letting others down

Music of choice:
Rock

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
When my parents got me an Airforce football jersey and cake for my birthday

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Miller’s ale house

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

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