2022 PFN Player Profile: Jacob Begansky – Pottsville

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Billy Splain | June 14, 2022

Jacob Begansky
Pottsville Area 
Class Of 2023
Offensive Lineman
Jersey #71
HT/WT 6’3” 265 lbs
Other sports Track and Field
Twitter @BeganskyJacob

Why do you play football?
I play football for the camaraderie between me, my teammates, and my coaches.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
My favorite sports star is Jason Kelce, center, Philadelphia Eagles.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Goal-line stand against North Schuylkill in last years game , which was played in heavy rain and mud.

What are your goals for this coming season?
Short term goals are to have a good camp and come in week 1 and beat Jersey Shore. Long Term goals are to win our League and a District 11 Championship.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Philadelphia Eagles

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Win: We bleed green in the Begansky family!

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The Sandlot: Its a great throwback movie with a great story

What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles.
Yogi Bear

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

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Score a touchdown. I may have to suggest a tackle eligible play this year!!

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My both both sets of Grandparents. Because they are super hard workers and are always there for you.

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

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Uncle Matt. He is always in my corner no matter what.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to play video games and hang out with family and friends because it gives me time to take my mind off of my busy school and sports schedule.

What is your favorite football memory to date?
Last years North Schuylkill game in the rain and mud.

What is your favorite play to run?
Counter

What scares you the most?
I am afraid of heights.

Music of choice:
Hip-Hop

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

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?
The Outer Banks

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