2022 PFN Player Profile: Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller – Central Columbia

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Billy Splain | July 18, 2022

Cordell Hayes Heggenstaller
Central Columbia
Class Of 2025
Guard, Defensive Tackle
Jersey #54
HT/WT 5’11 1/2 , 235
Other sports Track & Field
PFN All Academic Team
Twitter @CordellHeggens1

Why do you play football?
I play football because I love the energy that comes on Friday nights. As a high school athlete it’s the Friday nights that you live and play for. It’s an experience unlike any other.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Taylor Lewan is my favorite player because of the firey passion for the game and the pride he takes in his team and his community.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My favorite play of mine happened the last game this past year. In a close game my friend and teammate Kole Hummer sacked the Bloomsburg quarterback for a big loss and put them out of field goal range. This meant a lot to me because kole and I were the only to freshman to start varsity on our football team, and this helped seal the win against our biggest rival.

What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals for this upcoming season are high as I preformed under my standards last year as getting a new coach I’m hoping to be able take our new style of offense and make some big plays. My goal is to allow zero quarterback pressure or sacks on the offensive side and defensively I would like to get over 20+ Tackles and over 7 sacks.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
I am a New York Fan so for my football team it’s the New York Giants, Baseball it’s the New York Yankees, and for Hockey it’s the New York Rangers.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
My favorite game was the 2022 B10 Championship. This was the first time I had ever been to a championship on the college level and it was an amazing experience.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The movie I would pick is the Miracle on Ice. I would watch this movie not only because I love hockey but it also shows how many obstacles in your way you can always reach your goals.

What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles.
The cartoon character that most resembles my head coach, EJ Smith, would be bugs Bunny. Coach Smith is a smart and wise guy. He always has a purpose for what he does.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
You’ve got this.

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to play against Bloomsburg high school in the snow. That would be my dream game.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My dad. He is thoughtful and caring and always is willing to talk and be honest and helpful when I need it.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Ice Hockey.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Grandmother is a huge fan of mine. Despite always being on the go she almost is always there to watch my games and help me along my journey in life.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Football or weightlifting. Plain and Simple

What is your favorite football memory to date?
Watching Michigan beat Ohio State with in the snow.

What is your favorite play to run?
Trap or a pulling guard play

What scares you the most?
Snakes

Music of choice:
80’s Rock/ Rap

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Texas Roadhouse

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?
Germany

Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
2010 Super Bowl

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