2024 PFN Player Spotlight: Getting to Know Moshannon Valley Black Knights Landon Buck-WR/DB

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Daniel Reed | June 21, 2024

Landon Buck
Moshannon Valley HS
Class Of: 2025
Position(s): WR/DB
Jersey Number: 8
Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 155lbs
Other Sports: N/A
Notable Awards or Recognitions: N/A
Offer Sheet: None at the moment
Twitter: @landon_buck8
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WORDS FROM THE HEAD COACH:

Landon is an interesting character, he is a very strong kid, tough, plays fullback and a multiple number of positions on defense, he plays every special team. He is probably the most unrecognizable productive athlete I have ever been around. He literally is the Clark Kent/Superman character of our team.

GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT LANDON:

What is the best part of being a student-athlete at Moshannon Valley High School ?
The relationships with each other.

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

Of all the road games you have played, which stadium had the best overall atmosphere, along with what made it so good ?
Berlin Brothersvalley, they have a good fan base.

If the game is on the line, do you want to be on offense or defense ? Explain:
Defense, stopping the offense seals the deal.

As an athlete, what has been your biggest achievement ?
Being on one of two Freshman guys to letter in our class.

What was the high point of the 2023 season ?
Winning the 3 games in a row to get a momentum shift.

What are you going to miss the most from the class of 2024 ?
There attitudes, they really cared about us.

What are your goals for the 2024 season ?
Making a run in the playoffs.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Troy Polamalu, he was a smart player and played really hard.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
The game sealing play to beat Bellwood-Antis, because we haven’t beat them in a while.

Who is the best player(s) you have ever lined up against and what team did they play for ?
Adam Johnson from Northern Bedford.

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

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
Steelers, just runs in the family.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
The NHL game I went to when Sidney Crosby scored his 1000th point. He is a very good player.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Waterboy, it is a funny movie.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
Win a state title.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
Getting trucked 7th grade against Claysburg.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Ride dirt bikes, it is peaceful and fun to ride.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, they don’t let you down.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
The Great Smokey Mountains.

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

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Snakes

Favorite Fast Food/Burger place and why ?
Big Mac from McDonald’s, they are worth the hype.

Have you ever been to a professional sports game, which ones ?
NHL games.

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
NCAAF, the atmosphere is unmatchable.

What is your favorite video game, on mobile and or console ?
Call of the Wild on PS4.

What toppings go on your favorite pizza ?
Pepperoni and Mushroom

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Luke Combs

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
Fly a private jet to a deserted island.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
Become successful and have my dream home with a family.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
The mountains because of the views.

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