2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Elizabeth Foward Lineman Christopher Climes
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Billy Splain | August 12, 2023
Christopher Climes
DT/OT
Elizabeth Foward
Class Of 2025
Jersey #66
HT/WT 6’2 285
13 sacks, 4 blocks Punts, 18 TFL’s, 20 solo tackles
Other sports Indoor track and outdoor track
first team all conference both defense and offense. All area elite
Twitter @Cclimes66
Coach Demarco says “very strong in weight room and ran a 4.9 40 yard dash”
LET’S GET TO KNOW CHRISTOPHER
Why do you play football?
Playing football really just not only brings joy into my life, but it also helps me feel free.
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Those early games jitters! And also the chance to perform at my highest level in front of my friends and family.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
Either Kobe Bryant or Aaron Donald. Both these guys have relentless work ethics and just have a switch when it’s time to go. There are also very great to their communities.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Blowing up a play in the backfield vs South Allegheny
What was last years season like for you?
It was truly amazing, coming from another school and just put into a different environment was just crazy. But, the fact that I exceeded so well was not only from my skill but my awesome teammates and coaches.
What are your goals for this coming season?
Definitely to make 1st team all state and go deep into the playoffs
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Nate Ewell Shady Side Academy
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Definitely BEAVER STADIUM, a Penn state White Out Game would be awesome.
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
The Pittsburgh Steelers(Football) The Chicago White Sox’s(Baseball)
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Definitely, the 2018 Super Bowl between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles. Very close and tight game all the way through!
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Blind side or Remember the Titans. These movies are very special to me because I can relates to them a lot.
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
HITTTT SOMEBODY!!!!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Either play quarterback one play or let the BIG MANNN RUNNNN THE BALL!!!
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
I’d probably say my Uncle Justin or my father. Not only have they coached me since I was young they also have played the game of football at the collegiate level. They also mentor me about life lessons as well.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Volleyball
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
As a little kid, accidentally scoring into my own net in soccer.
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
I’d say my little cousins Brody and Logan. Not only do they look up to me for guidance in football, but they look for guidance in life itself. Every time, I accomplish something they are the first ones to congratulate me in my success!
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing, Golfing, and Swimming are all stuff I enjoy doing in my free time.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Finding out I was going to start on both sides both my freshman and sophomore year
What is your favorite play to run?
COUNTER
What scares you the most?
Letting down my parents
Music of choice:
Honestly anything will do
What was your favorite gift as a little boy? Why?
Given a chance to play tackle football by my parents!
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
The Red Caboose or Grand Central Pizza
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
2009 the Super Bowl between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Arizona Cardinals
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