2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Northgate LB/FB Aidan Gross
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Billy Splain | July 31, 2023
Aidan Gross
Linebacker/Fullback
Northgate
Class Of 2024
Jersey #24
HT/WT 5’11, 200
All Conference Honorable Mention
Twitter @GrossAidan_
Coach Lucas says “Aidan is a workhorse and a leader. He has committed to his training since December to put on weight, strength, and speed. He is our leader on defense from the inside linebacker position, and will hold the traditional fullback roll on offense. He is a very smart player who can make all of the calls needed on defense.
LET’S GET TO KNOW AIDAN
Why do you play football?
After my first year I fell in love with the game and have been hooked ever since, it brings me an unexplainable amount of joy
It’s gameday! What are you looking forward to the most?
Ringing the bell with my teammates surrounded by fans after we win
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
TJ Watt he’s unstoppable and the best defensive player in the league
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Any play where I make a good read and get a tackle for loss
What was last years season like for you?
It was a good season and gave our team something to build off of heading into the off season
What are your goals for this coming season?
Becoming a WPIAL Champion
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Clemson Military Appreciation Game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Pittsburgh Steelers, I grew up watching them
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Clemson vs Pitt In Death Valley
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Remember the Titans, it’s one of the greatest movies of all time
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what is it they usually yell?
Go A! Go A!
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
99 yard rushing touchdown
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
There are a lot but Ryan Shazier stands out, he was a great player but he is an even better person
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
Hockey
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Nana, she never saw a game but I know she was always rooting for me
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Video games, it’s almost stress free depending on the game and I can unwind
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Breaking our losing streak and ringing the bell
What is your favorite play to run?
Power
Music of choice:
Rap or Country
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
Chinese Food
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Dominican Republic
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