2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Sto-Rox Viking’s WR/DB Eric McGuire

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Daniel Reed | July 27, 2023

Eric McGuire

Sto-Rox Vikings

Class Of: 2024

Position(s): DB-WR

Jersey Number: 1

Ht: 5’8 – Wt: 165lbs

Other Sports: Track

Notable Awards or Recognitions:
High Honor Roll
Winning the Juneteenth Essay Contest

Offer Sheet: None at the moment

Twitter: @Eric_McGuire_
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Words from the Coach:
“Eric will be a 3-year starter. He will spend time at running back, wide receiver, corner and specialist this season. Eric is very physical on defense and has a great nose for the football. He is also an excellent tackler.”
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Let’s get to know more about Eric:

Why do you play football ?
The reason I play football is the love I have for the game of football I’ve been playing since I was seven.

Who is your favorite sports star and why ?
Marshawn Lynch, I watched him a lot when I was younger I loved watching him in beast mode!

Do you have a favorite play you remember the most ? Explain:
My favorite play I remember the most, is when I got a 10 yard out route. I love juking and making defenders miss to get open.

What was last year’s season like for you ?
Last year as a team, I wish we could have went a lot further. Individually, I progressed offensively and defensively! I feel that I took my game to another level last year as is expected for this year!

Who is the best player you have ever lined up against ?
I would say my old teammates during practice, we we’re very competitive, it was always quality reps against each other.

What stadium, (HS/College/Pro) would you love to visit for a game ?
I would love to visit SoFi Stadium, the design of the stadium is super futuristic.

What is your favorite Pro Sports team(any sport) ? Explain:
My favorite team is the Buffalo Bills.

What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why ?
It was October 15th 2022, when Tennessee played Alabama, that was a great game.

What sports movie could you watch every day if you had to pick one, and why ?
The Blind Side, because it shows that there’s more to football then just playing it on the field.

Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen ?
The one thing I wish I could do is play quarterback, I have a good arm.

Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t:
I would love to play soccer but I don’t think I could, I’m to physical for that sport.

What is your most embarrassing sports moment ?
To be honest, I can’t remember. I feel like I’m undefeated.

Tell us something about playing for Sto-Rox that stands out, that others may not know ?
One thing about Sto-Rox, is that we don’t like to lose.

When you aren’t playing, practicing, or training for sports, what is your go to activity, and why ?
Hanging with family and friends.

Which one, Sheetz, Wawa, or Rutters ? Explain:
Sheetz, they have the best gas station food, their burritos are fire.

What is your favorite vacation destination ?
Going to Orlando to visit Universal Studios Theme Park.

Tell us something that you have a fear of ?
Snakes

Favorite School Subject ?
Math

Favorite Band/Musician ?
Drake

NBA, NHL, MLB, NCAAF, NFL, Which league is the best and why ?
The best league I feel is the NFL, because I always wanted to play to the highest level in football.

Best Video Game Console(XBox/Playstation/Sega/Atari/etc) and why ?
Best video game console is Xbox, I grew up playing it with, the game, Madden.

Airplane, Boat, or Vehicle(motorcycles included), how would you travel and to where ?
I would travel in an airplane, I would love to travel to Dubai to visit the tallest building in the world.

Name one thing in life(NOT SPORTS RELATED) you would like to achieve:
To have my own business.

Location you think would be the best place to live(ie: island, mountains, city, etc) ? Explain why:
Best location to live at is the city, there are a lot more things to do in the city.

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