2025 PFN Player Preview: Getting to Know Windber Ramblers’ WR/DB-Cole Mash

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Daniel Reed | July 29, 2025

Cole Mash
Windber Ramblers
Class Of: 2026
Position(s): WR/DB
Jersey Number: #9
Ht: 5’9 – Wt: 150lbs
Other Sports: Baseball, Track
Notable Awards/Recognitions:
Somerset Player of the Week(week 8), Most Improved Junior, Strength and Conditioning Award
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter/X: @cole__mash09(by the way, that is two underscores)
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COACH SAYS: Cole looks to be the leader on the offensive side of the ball this year, he brings a ton of experience back on both sides of the ball but offensively is where he is most valuable to the team. he runs very well and will be the focal point of our offense.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT COLE:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete for the program/school ?
The best part about being a student athlete at my school is the pride everyone takes in their own respective sport.
It means something to wear Windber across your chest.

Why do you play football ?
I play football for my friends. The experiences and memories we gain on the field are irreplaceable. The best feeling is jumping around in the end zone with your brothers.

How long have you been playing football(any level) ?
11 years

It’s GameDay !! What are you looking forward to the most ?
I look forward to the first piece of contact, and listening to 90s rap in the locker room after we win the game.

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Definitely the D5 game against Norther Bedford, I could feel our whole community behind our back cheering loudly.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Offense, We have the best kicker in the area. With our style of offense, and his leg, we will let time run down as we run the ball, then kick a field goal. If we need a touchdown, I want defense. After making a huge stop our offense seems to just click. The momentum is our way.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Winning D5 or starting my Sophomore year with a multitude of upperclassmen ahead of me.

What was the high point of the 2024 season ?
My high point was the Berlin game. 74 yards on 9 carries.

What are your goals for the 2025 season ?
My goal is to win the District.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2025 ?
My friends.

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like the most, and why ?
Braxton Roxby, he plays for the Giants AAA affiliate. He works his absolute butt off and I want to be like that.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Baker Mayfield, he’s a great person outside of football, on the field, his demeanor changes and he becomes a great leader.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
Yes, reverse to the 5 hole, two spin moves to make 3 guys miss, try to truck the last guy in the way but I get
stood up, I got pushed by our whole team for another 15 yards.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Aaron Bowers, Northern Bedford

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
Beaver Stadium

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Steelers, Pirates. They’ve been my favorite since I was a kid. I really wish I didn’t pick the Pirates as a kid but
I can’t switch up now.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
Eagle vs Chiefs Super Bowl this year. I just don’t like the Chiefs.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Waterboy, it’s the best sports movie by a long shot.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Pick-6

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Lacrosse

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
After I scored a 60 yard TD in a JV game, I threw up and the whole crowd reacted to it.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Winter-skiing, fall-watching film, spring/summer-hanging out with friends.

What would you prefer if you only had one choice: BBQ Wings, BBQ Ribs, or Steak ?
BBQ Ribs

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Savanna, Georgia

Family BBQ over the weekend, what are you cooking up ?
Ribs

If you were handed a lot of money, what would be the first thing you would do with it ?
Buy new skis.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Torn knee ligaments.

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Chick-fil-A, the chicken, and seems the most real.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
Steelers games, Pirates, and Cubs.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, college football is way more fun to watch.

If you were to be stranded on an island, what would be three things you had to have with you ?
Machete, Tarp, and a Water Filter.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Rainbow Six Siege

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Meatlovers

APPLE or ANDROID and WHY ?
Apple, only because it pairs better with everything else. Androids are a better phone.

Favorite School Subject ?
Science

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Pearl Jam

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Vehicle to Savanna, Georgia

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Backflip on skis.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Mountains, skiing, hiking, and the views.

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