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TYLER McLEAN
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Football
Position: Running Back, Linebacker
Age: 18
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Football
Sport to watch: Football
Athlete: Usain Bolt
Team: Patriots
Subject in school: History
Movie: Any Given Sunday
TV show: Storage Hunters
Actor: Tom Cruise
Song: ‘Diced Pineapples’ by Tyga
Musician: Tyga
Food: Pizza
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I enjoy all the commitment that a sport involves. Also the brotherhood and relationships a team develops.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
Two years ago, my first varsity game, our first possession on offense when I ran an 80-yard touchdown.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My grandfather. He has always inspired me to push as hard as I can. Never give up, and win or lose as a man.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
The greatest challenge is homework. It takes commitment to go home after a hard practice and have to do more school.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
My plans are to either go to college at Utica or Baldwin Wallace in Ohio to play football and study physical therapy.
appeared in October 13, 2012 print editions of The Times and The Telegram
TYLER McLEAN
Team: Little Falls Mounties
Sport: Football
Position: Running Back, Linebacker
Age: 18
Year in school: Senior
FAVORITES
Sport to play: Football
Sport to watch: Football
Athlete: Usain Bolt
Team: Patriots
Subject in school: History
Movie: Any Given Sunday
TV show: Storage Hunters
Actor: Tom Cruise
Song: ‘Diced Pineapples’ by Tyga
Musician: Tyga
Food: Pizza
Explain what you enjoy most about your sport and athletics.
I enjoy all the commitment that a sport involves. Also the brotherhood and relationships a team develops.
What is your most memorable athletic moment?
Two years ago, my first varsity game, our first possession on offense when I ran an 80-yard touchdown.
Tell us about someone who inspires you in sports and why.
My grandfather. He has always inspired me to push as hard as I can. Never give up, and win or lose as a man.
What are your greatest challenges balancing academics and sports?
The greatest challenge is homework. It takes commitment to go home after a hard practice and have to do more school.
What are your plans after graduating from high school?
My plans are to either go to college at Utica or Baldwin Wallace in Ohio to play football and study physical therapy.
appeared in October 13, 2012 print editions of The Times and The Telegram
