2025 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Western Beaver OT/DT Blaine Crislip
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Billy Splain | August 19, 2025
Blaine Crislip
Offensive tackle and Defensive Tackle
Western Beaver
Class Of 2026
Jersey #65
HT/WT 6’4 305
47 pancakes my junior year and 1x first team all conference
Other sports; I throw for track
First team all conference award
Twitter/X: @65blaine50074
Coach says: OL, big, strong, committed to improving every day. Has a couple offers.
Let’s get to know Blaine!
Why do you play football?
I play football for the love of the game i’m a competitor and the feeling of winning is so good football also helped me make lifelong friends and memories and will help pay for college
Who is your favorite sports star and WHY?
My favorite sports star is probably Lebron James just because of how impressive his career is and his longevity and athleticism but football star would be Lane Johnson he’s the reason i wear 65
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
Yes Mohawk game we were running a trap concept to my side so i go for the backside linebacker absolutely crush him and our rb Wyatt Sparbanie takes it 70 yard to the house
What was last years season like for you?
It really felt like i was coming into my own a breakout year i would call it i was finally getting the respect i deserved and it was honestly so fun since we passed the ball alot
What are your goals for this coming season?
No sacks allowed and a WPIAL championship
Who is the best player you ever lined up against?
Rasaun Hough from Steel Valley easliy
What game, yours, college or pro, was your favorite game you watched and why?
My favorite game was against Serra Catholic Sophmore year because of how close the game was up until the 4th quarter the crowd energy the happiness i felt and it was our first playoff win in 15 years
Describe what the perfect teammate is
Someone i can trust who can have fun but lock-in when we need to and has my back always
Tell everyone why you think football is good for a community
It really brings people together most people use it as an area to meet up at games they provide entertainment and help serve as pride for a community
Name one thing that you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
I may never run the ball no matter how much i beg my coach
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like? WHY?
My mentor is Jackson Liller his work ethic and just attitude towards the sport and lifting even though he didn’t have college height is just inspiring
What is your favorite practice drill? What is your least favorite practice drill?
My favorite practice drill is pass game one on ones and my least favorite has to be the sled
Preseason Two a Days are:
They are exhausting mentally and physically
Is there anyone in your family, besides your parents, you could consider your biggest fan? Who, Why?
My Grandma because even fighting through a bad back and back surgery looming she didn’t miss many games
When you aren’t playing, practicing or training for sports, what is your go to activity and why?
It’s probably playing video games or doing stuff with my friends
What is your favorite play to run?
My favorite play is a quick pass or a double team block
is a hot dog a sandwich? If not, then why?
Not a sandwich because it uses a different type of bun
Music of choice:
Either rap or some calm R&B
Best thing you ever got from a teammate? Why?
Probably just a hug after losing our last football game because it truly just made me feel better and more connected as teammates
Best Pizza topping?
None just straight cheese
What is your favorite vacation destination?
Myrtle Beach
Do you remember what the first football game you saw was?
It was a steelers game but idk which one
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