2023 PFN Player Profiles: Getting to know Baldwin LB/RB/WR Keith Mincin
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Billy Splain | May 29, 2023
Keith Mincin
Lb Wr Rb
Baldwin
Class Of 2024
Jersey #6
HT/WT 5’10 185
Other sports Wrestling
2x All conference LB
Twitter @KeithMincin
In 2022 Keith had 70 total tackles, 14 TFL for -40 yards 2 interceptions (1 pic 6) 2 forced fumbles, 7 total touchdowns, 700 All purpose yards and is a team captain.🌟 His head coach, Dana Brown, says Keith is “one of the toughest players on the team”.
LET’S GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT KEITH
Why do you play football?
I play football to have fun and enjoy the time with my brothers on and off the field.
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
luke kuechly- he is my favorite because he was always in on the play and gave it his all every-play.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
My first varsity touchdown that led us to our first section win over Norwin.
What was last years season like for you?
It was a wake up call for this senior season that is going to be a lot better.
What are your goals for this coming season?
To make the wpial playoffs
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Eddy Tillman from central catholic my freshman year
What stadium, HS/college/pro would you love to visit for a game?
Definitely penn state whiteout game
What is your favorite Pro team, any sport?
Steelers
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
Favorite game to watch was falcons vs patriots Super Bowl because of the 4th quarter and OT comeback from the patriots.
What would you do to improve the recruiting process?
Keep grinding and never stop giving it all 100%. Success comes with hard work.
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone who is always there for them and have their back. You can always count on them in and off the field to do their job.
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
Football is great for a community because it gives kids a chance to bond with their boys and create relationships that will last a lifetime.
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I’d love to win a national championship
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My parents because they taught me everything I know today. I want to be like them because they are the best people I have in my life.
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
Favorite-a type Oklahoma’s Least favorite- pursuit drill
Preseason Two a Days are:
The best days of football a man will have
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My grandma because she is always watching my games and cheering me on. She always text me after all my games to congratulate me.
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
Fishing because it’s super relaxin or hanging out with all my friends.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
My first ever touchdown in youth football
What is your favorite play to run?
Inside zone or mesh concept
is a hot dog a sandwich?
Yes
Music of choice:
Rap or country depending on the mood
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Cleats- I needed new cleats and my teammate had a pair that didn’t fit and he gave me them for free.
Best Pizza topping?
Bacon and sausage
Which one? Sheetz or Wawa
Sheetz
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Myrtle beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
First game I saw was a Steeler game when my parents were watching it in the basement.
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