2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Trinity LB & RB Nico Mauro

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David Burnworth | July 26, 2023

Nico Mauro
Class 2025
Jersey 9
Height 6ft Weight 220
Awards won
All-Conference LBer
Twitter
@NicoMauro17

Nico is a strong, fast, and physical football players for us. He is a physical linebacker who plays downhill. Nico is also a punishing running back on offense. Nico is a leader on the defensive side of the ball and led our team in tackles during the 2022 season. Nico is a college prospect due to his physical attributes on both side of the ball. He started as a sophomore and will continue to improves based on his work ethic and leadership

Let’s get to know Nico

Coming off of a 3-6 season, what do you feel you guys need to do to turn things around?
Become a Family and nonstop work.

What are your personal goals for the 2023 season?
1st Team All-Conference and All-State

What will you miss the most from the 2023 season?
All the Seniors we got on our team

Who was the best team you have ever faced, and what made them so good?
TJ is very well rounded team with players and great coaches.

Looking back at just the road games you have played, which stadium had the best atmosphere?
Peters Township stadium was electric

Linebacker or runningback. Which of those positions is the toughest to prepare for?
Linebacker is a position that takes more than just the way you play on the field but the leadership you provide to other players.

Where should the state finals be held?
No doubt Acrisure Stadium (HEINZ FIELD)

If you could pick one opponent for Trinity to face, who would it be and why?
Peters Township, no doubt a team we coming for this year. Has been a rival since little league

If your coach told you to call the play on offense, what play are you calling?
Gut!

What is your most embarrassing moment on the football field?
Slipped in game but could’ve had a touchdown

Do you feel that you and your teammates are role models to the younger kids who come and root for you guys?
Totally, Trinity Football is all about the future and creating the program into a powerhouse.

Who is your favorite athlete?

Troy Polamalu

What is your favorite book?
Make Your Bed by William McRaven

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Texas

Who is your least favorite college team?
Ohio State

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