2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Windber lineman Ryan Grohal

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Billy Splain | June 9, 2023

Ryan Grohal
OT, DT, LS
Windber
Class Of 2025
Jersey #68
HT/WT 6’0/230
Other sports Basketball, Track
Twitter @rgrohal

Coach Matt Grohal: “Ryan is a 3 sport athlete and never misses off season workouts. he is very dedicated to the program and looks to become a 2 way starter this fall”.

LET’S GET TO KNOW RYAN

Why do you play football?

It is what I love to do. Grew up in the program. Was able to see what true hard work looks like over the years prior to my playing years.

Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?

TJ Watt, he’s a absolute monster on the field

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:

Opening offensive play of the 2022 District 5 Class A championship: 80 yard TD run.

What was last years season like for you?

It was great. Able to secure a championship for Windber for the first time in 14 years.

What are your goals for this coming season?

To repeat the same success and grow farther off of it.

Who is the best player you ever lined up against?

John Shuster

What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?

Beaver stadium

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?

Pittsburgh Steelers

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?

Kansas City chiefs vs LA Rams 2018 54 – 51. It was a fantastic back and forth game both offensively scoring and defensive scores.

What would you do to improve the recruiting process?

Describe what the perfect teammate is

Energized , encouraging, accountable, Vocal

Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community

Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?

Win a state playoff game

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?

Brady Russo, definition of a great leader, -and a great football player

What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?

favorite: Five man sled Least favorite: The hill

Preseason Two a Days are: 

Fun

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

Sleep or play video games. Very relaxing activities that do not require too much energy in which this way I can rest my muscles for my next physical activity.

What is your favorite football memory to date?

Winning 2022 District 5 Class A Championship

What is your favorite play to run?

Roy 446 Power

is a hot dog a sandwich?

Music of choice:

Rock

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa

Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination?

Myrtle beach

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