PLAYER OF THE GAME

Week #1
Justin DiTomaso #12 TE

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

Kyle Little: #24/ CB

• How long have you been playing? I have been playing for nine years. I started in the third grade.
• Do you play any other sports? I play lacrosse and basketball. I also played Little League baseball in youth.
• Reflect briefly on the sport of football and what it takes to play it at the varsity level. What qualities or attributes does a player need to be successful? One definitely has to have size to play the game but what really matters is mental toughness and a real dedication to play the game. When it gets tough you have to grind it out. If you can do that--you will be successful.
• What athlete(s) do you like or admire? Antonio Brown, Alvin Kamara, Desean Jackson, Kyrie Irving
• Name a non-athlete who you admire or respect. My parents because they support me no matter what and they have put up with me for so long.
• Favorite restaurant in Danvers? Probably Gio's or Brothers
• Favorite movie of all-time? Favorite song? Taken and a favorite song is Renegade by STYX
• What would you like to study or major in at college? Pre-medicine
• Do you have a pre-game or post-game ritual? Music and pre-workout before and a nice long hot shower after.
• One word to describe your personality? Unique

Connor Golden #53/ DT

• How long have you been playing? I started in fourth grade, and this is my eighth year playing.
• Do you play any other sports? I also play basketball and lacrosse.
• Reflect briefly on the sport of football and what it takes to play it at the varsity level. What qualities or attributes does a player need to be successful? It takes a lot of mental strength and focus to play this game. Physically, it takes aggression, conditioning, resilience, discipline and toughness. It's not for everybody, but that's part of what makes it a truly great sport.
• What athlete(s) do you like or admire? Tom Brady and Michael Jordan
• Name a non-athlete who you admire or respect. I admire my coaches and my parents.
• Favorite restaurant in Danvers? New Brothers
• Favorite movie of all-time? Favorite song? My favorite movie is Skyfall and my favorite song is "Up Up and Away" by Kid Cudi.
• What would you like to study or major in at college? In college I'd like to major in either audio engineering or psychology.
• Do you have a pre-game or post-game ritual? Pre-game I'll always listen to a song called Talk About It by Dr. Dre. Post-game I'll go to Supremes with my teammates.
• One word to describe your personality? Goofy