2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know West Perry WR/OLB/K Ian Goodling
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Daniel Reed | June 30, 2023
Player Name: Ian Goodling
School: West Perry Mustangs
Class Of: 2024
Position(s): WR/OLB/K
Jersey Number: 14
Ht: 6’1 – Wt: 175lbs
Other Sports: Track and Field
Notable Awards or Recognitions:
2nd Team All State WR
Pennsylvania Football Writers Class 3A All State as Defensive Athlete
1st Team(3 positions for Mid Penn Capital)
1st Team Penn Live as Defensive Specialist
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @IGoodling14
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Words from the Coach:
“Ian has been a 3 way starter since his Freshman year. He is an extremely intelligent player. He has great skills as an outside linebacker, wide receiver, and kicker. Ian became only the second player in the history of our school to gain 1000 yards receiving. He also led the team in takeaways last season and set a school record with a 48 yard field goal.”
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Why do you play football ?
I love hanging out with my friends and being able to hit people with them by my side.
Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Miles Garrett because of his work ethic.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My 97 yard pick six against Trinity last year.
What was last year’s season like for you ?
It was a big year with some great achievements.
Who is the best player you have ever lined up against ?
Tajae Broadie
What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Penn State, because the fans and atmosphere would make it fun.
What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Houston Texans, because of DeAndre Hopkins.
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
My favorite game every year is the Auburn v.s. Alabama.
What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
Remember the Titans.
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Score on a last second lateral play.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Volleyball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Crying like crazy right before I wrestled.
When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Swimming or fishing because it’s calming and fun.
Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, because it’s my dad’s go to so that’s about the only option.
What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Outer Banks
Favorite Band/Musician ?
Zach Bryan
NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NFL, because it’s football and it’s hard to find a better sport than football.
Best Video Game Console(XBox/Playstation/Sega/Atari/etc) and why ?
Wii Sports !
Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
I would like to get a good paying job that I can enjoy.
Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Island, because then it’s like I’m surrounded by beaches.
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