2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Selinsgrove RB/LB Tucker Teats
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Billy Splain | June 21, 2023
Tucker Teats
Running back and outside backer
Selinsgrove
Class Of 2024
Jersey #3
HT/WT 5’10/195
1,072 rushing yards in 8.5 games played 4.42 laser 40 yd dash
Other sports Wrestling and Baseball
2022-2023 District 4 Wrestling All-Academic-First Team. 2023 Daily Item All-Star Team-First Team -189lbs 2022-2023 State Wrestling Qualifier 2022 HS Football PHAC All-Star: 1st Team-RB, HM-OLB 2022 HS Football-Daily Item-All-Star: HM-RB/OLB 2022 HS Baseball Daily Item-All-Star-Honorable Mention 2022 Pennsylvania All-Academic High School Wrestling Team-Second Team 2022 and 2021 PBR State Games Invite. 2021-2022 Wrestling NW Regional-4th place, District 3rd Place 2021-2022 All-Daily Item Wrestling Team-First Team 2021-2022 First Team District 4 Wrestling Academic 2022 PAFootballNews.com All Academic Team 2021 Football Conference All-Star-HM 2021 X2 Baseball Travel Team Perfect Game All-Tournament Team 2021 Baseball HS Conference All-Star-HM 2020-2021 Wrestling District 4 All Academic Team
Twitter @tuckerteats
Coach Derek Hicks: “Last year he missed the first part of the season with an injury that occurred on the first play in game 1. Once he returned, he was an immediate difference maker on both sides of the ball. Tucker is a very coachable kid. He puts in the work both in-season and in the offseason”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW TUCKER
Why do you play football?
I love the game and love being apart of the team.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Getting ready to take the field getting everyone pumped to play!
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Saquon Barkley he has an amazing work ethic and has persevered through adversity many times in his career.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
It was early in my sophomore year and it was a toss right where I was going to be tackled for a loss and ended up breaking 7 tackles to score a touchdown!
What was last years season like for you?
I loved all of my seniors and it was tough to battle through and injury that happened the first play of the season. It ended up being awesome for the growth of our team and a brotherhood bond.
What are your goals for this coming season?
My goal for our team is to be district champs and knock off jersey shore. Personally I will always strive for the best of my ability and whatever the team needs me to do.
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
I would love to visit Penn state to see the atmosphere of the game close up.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Phillies
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Being at Beaver Stadium when Penn State blocked a field goal and returned it all the way for a touchdown to beat Ohio State
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
The blind side I love the story behind it all.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
They will always be yelling at me to be a leader and pick eachother up.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I would love to attempt a field goal in a game.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
Brent Bastain has helped me tremendously with our lifting program and has always been by my side throughout everything. In the same ways he would hold me accountable I look up to him.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My biggest fan is my brother even though he will always make fun of me if I slip up I know he would go to war with me if I needed too.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I love to be outdoors and be on the river
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My favorite football memory is when we came back to win against Hollidaysburg
What is your favorite play to run?
Stretch it let’s me get to the outside and use my abilities to make a move.
Music of choice:
Country all the way!
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Marzonis fills me up with there amazing pasta
What is your favorite vacation destination?
I would love to go the Caribbean islands
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