2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting To Know Red Lion RB LaDainian Strausbaugh

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Josiah Pletcher | June 22, 2023

LaDainian Strausbaugh

Running Back

Red Lion

Class Of 2024

Jersey #8

Height/Weight: 5’8 140 lbs

State Gold Medalist in 4×100

Twitter: @dainstrzb

Head Coach Jesse Shay says LaDainian has “incredible speed” and is “shifty with fantastic acceleration”.

When did you start playing football and why do you play? 

I started in 2nd grade after playing at recess and realizing I was pretty good and I loved it ever since.

Who is your favorite athlete of all time and why?

LaDainian Tomlinson because I was named after him and love watching his highlights.

What is your favorite memory from last season? 

Coming back from a collarbone injury after missing most of the season and beating our rivals and winning MVP of the game.

What is one thing you wish you could change about last season? 

Me getting injured early on.

What is one goal you have for yourself this season?

Stay healthy and ball out. Just play and have fun. Worry about everything else later.

What is one goal you have for the team this season?

Winning a playoff game for the first time in years.

What is next for you after high school football? Are you talking to coaches? Offers?

I feel like I don’t know what’s next after highschool football. I have high hopes to play in college but no coaches have really given me any attention or looks. I feel like I’m kind of a dark horse because I know I have division 1 talent and speed. After this year I fully plan on changing that.

Do you have a dream school?

Florida state university because my parents made me like the school when I was younger.

If you could play another position what would it be?

Slot receiver which I might switch to if I can play in college.

When your not playing football, what do you like to do?

Play video games, hang with my friends, and run track.

Who is your biggest role model and why?

My dad because he taught me everything I know about the sport and got me where I am today.

What is the best football game you have ever watched?

Easily the patriots vs falcons super bowl

Favorite food?

Fried chicken

Favorite musical artist?

Yeat

Favorite subject in school?

English

Favorite vacation destination?

Cancun

Favorite professional sports team?

Ravens

Favorite sport other than football?

Track and field

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