2021 PFN Player Profile: Greg Klingensmith – Apollo-Ridge @GKling5932 @ApolloRidgeFB

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Billy Splain | August 20, 2021

Greg Klingensmith
Apollo-Ridge 
Class Of 2022
Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Offensive Tackle
Jersey # 59
HT/WT 6’5″/265lbs
5.23 40 Yard Dash, 290 Bench, 4.97 5-10-5
Other sports Track & Field, Basketball, Bowling
2020 All Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year, 2020 All Conference 1st team Offensive Lineman
Twitter @GKling5932

Why do you play football?
I play football to have fun and build relationships with my teammates and motivate them to be the best they can possibly be.

Who is your favorite sports star and why?
My favorite sports star is Ric Flair because of his determination and love for what he did in his career. He also focused on getting the younger guys over and preparing them for the future.

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Back in my freshman year on our last game of a disappointing season, I got a strip sack on the opposing quarterback while playing in the freezing cold and rain. I’ll never forget that moment, and if it wasn’t for that moment, I don’t know if I’d love football as much as I do now.

What are your goals for this coming season?
My goals this season are to play better than I’ve ever played before and win our conference. I will also strive to win the Bill Fralic Lineman of the Year award.

What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
I really like the Minnesota Timberwolves, I really don’t know why l, but I enjoy watching Anthony Edwards and Karl-Anthony Town play ball.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game and why?
A couple years ago when the Chiefs won the super bowl was one of my favorite games. Not only because it was great football, but I successfully predicted the final score at kickoff.

What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans, because it’s such a motivational movie and has such a deep meaning

What cartoon character do you think your head coach most resembles.
Either Popeye or a bald Johnny Bravo.

If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Mom (to the other team)- “You hurt my son and I’ll come down there myself!”

Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like?
My dad, just because of the way he treats people and doesn’t let them walk over him.

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

What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
One time in Middle School, I scored a basket in a basketball game on the wrong hoop.

Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Great Uncle is a huge fan of mine and supports me all of the time.

When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
I like to play video games and hang out with friends. I also love to watch stand-up comedy.

What is your favorite football memory to date?
Winning our home playoff game by 30+ points in 2020

What is your favorite play to run?
Play-side Power

What scares you the most?
Death

Music of choice:
Metal-Alt Rock

What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
A plastic WWE Wrestling ring

What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Tuck’s Pizza in North Apollo

Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz by far

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