2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know South Side LB/FB Mateja Pavlovich-
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Annabelle Aquino | July 15, 2024
Mateja Pavlovich
South Side Rams
Class of 2025
Linebacker, Kicker, Punter, Fullback
Jersey #44
Ht: 6’2″– Wt: 220 lbs
Other sports: Track and Field, Basketball
Notable Awards: 3-time all-conference kicker, 2-time all-conference punter, all-state kicker, Wpial champion in javelin (track and field)
Twitter: @M_Pavlovich44
Coach says: 3 time all-conference performer at Kicker/Punter. Also plays RB/LB at a high level with wonderful position flexibility, great size and has totally reshaped his body coming into his senior year. Mateja is a threat on all 3 sides of the ball!
GETTING TO KNOW MATEJA
How many years have you been playing football?
6 years
What is your favorite part of playing football for the Rams?
The brotherhood we have
What are some of your personal goals for the 2024 season?
My personal goal is playing football at a major college program. My team goal is getting back to Acrisure.
What has been your favorite moment of your football career?
Running out of the tunnel at Acrisure Stadium
If you were to choose one person, alive or dead to come to one of your games, who would it be?
My dad
How do you spend your time when not playing football?
Working out, hunting, fishing, and riding quads.
How would you describe last year’s season
Unfinished.
What is one word to describe your attitude towards football?
Dedication.
Who is your biggest motivation?
My dad
How have you changed coming into this new season?
I changed my workout regimen, and although we had a good season, it left me wanting.
What is the greatest piece of advice you’ve ever received about football?
“Play every game like it’s your last.”
Do you have any game-day superstitions?
I eat the same meal before every game( chicken scaloppine), tie my shoes a certain way, and eat a pack of sweet ropes.
What is your favorite play to run?
Any play between the tackles
If you were to play at any college or pro stadium, where would it be?
I would want to play at Allegiant Stadium.
What is your favorite pre-game meal?
Chicken Scaloppine
What is your dream vacation destination?
Serbia
What is your favorite hype song?
Bagpipe song from “Braveheart”
HUDL HIGHLIGHTS
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