2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Honesdale Lineman Wyatt Rutherford
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Billy Splain | June 6, 2024
Wyatt Rutherford
Left Guard and Defensive Tackle
Honesdale
Class Of 2025
Jersey #55
HT/WT 6’4″ 290 lbs
0 sacks allowed junior year
Other sports Basketball and track
All division team
Twitter @WRutherford55
Coach Russick says “Wyatt is a three year starter on our offensive line. He is not missed a start in his career (21 games). Last season he did not give up a sack. Wyatt is the strongest player in our program and it shows”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW WYATT
Why do you play football?
I have always loved football my entire life. But I never played until I had my head coach as my 8th grade teacher. He convinced me to play and to get in the weight room. I’m very glad for that and I don’t know where I would be without football.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Going out and playing with all of my brothers. There’s nothing like laying it on the line with your family.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Jason kelce hes a great father to his children, he is a great leader, and gives back to his community.
What was last years season like for you?
It was disappointing for me we didn’t achieve what we would have liked but we did have some big wins. We definitely plan on having a better season this year.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Winning the division, making a deep playoff win, and beating our rivals.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Happy valley it’s such a great atmosphere and Ive been a fan my entire life.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The new York Giants my father is a big fan and now I carry on with that love for the g men.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
When Penn State beat Ohio State on the blocked field goal and pulled off a huge upset.
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Greater it is such a motivational movie and shows what hard work can get you.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My brother, he passed a few years ago but he was my hero, I always admired him. He was what I wanted to be he saved people he was a firefighter. And now he motivates me in everything I do today.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Basketball I do play but I have always been horrible. I’ve played my whole life but it’s just not my sport.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing it is just so calming whenever I feel stressed I can go get my line wet and try to catch something it’s so relaxing.
What is your favorite play to run?
Convoy I get to pull and kick out the Defensive end.
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Going to see my sister and my nephews and nieces down in Maryland. I love going down there and seeing them.
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
The 2011 super bowl, my dad was a giants fan and that’s what converted me to the giants. He was yelling and having a great time I was young but I remember well .
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