The 2015 Hogs with Coach Chromczak holding some hardware and looking for more!
Saucon Valley running back Evan Culver has had a record-breaking season and is the “face” of the Panther football team. Evan, rightfully so, gets a whole lot of recognition for his on-the-field accomplishments. With this interview, Saucon Source would like to draw some attention to the boys “up front” who pave the way for Evan’s success. Evan is one player, but it takes eleven. Saucon Source caught up with some of the Hogs. Check out what they have to say!
Q: Do you like being called a Hog? Are you offended at all? What does it mean to you to be called a Hog?
Stephen Good A: I am not offended at all. To me, being a Hog means working hard in the trenches and helping the skilled guys run.
Trey Polak A: Yes, I love it. It never offended me and never will. It means a lot being called a Hog. And, a lot of people are using it now to describe us and I think that we all appreciate it.
Ryan Meyers A: I like being called Hog and I’m not offended at all. Being a Hog is awesome and it’s always fun blocking for a great athlete like Evan Culver.
Cody Zrinski A: Yes, it doesn’t offend me at all. It means we are one big unit there to get the job done.
Q: What is it like being Evan Culver’s teammate? Does it bother you that Evan gets so much media attention? Do you ever get jealous?
Stephen Good A: Being Evan’s teammate is amazing because he always gives us credit for his big games.
Trey Polak A: It is truly amazing. He is a great person both on and off the field. He always credits us first and isn’t selfish about his success.
Ryan Meyers A: It’s great being his teammate. I never get jealous about all the attention going to him. I’m a lineman and he’s the star running back. That’s just how it goes.
Cody Zrinski A: It doesn’t bother me because he tells everyone that if it wasn’t for us he wouldn’t be able to do what he does.
Q: Who is your favorite NFL player?
Stephen Good A: Brian Dawkins
Trey Polak A: Cam Newton
Ryan Meyers A: By far J.J. Watt. He has a motor and nothing stops him.
Cody Zrinski A: J.J. Watt. That guy is an animal.
Q: Were you always an offensive lineman throughout your entire career? If not, what position did you play?
Stephen Good A: I used to be a fullback.
Trey Polak A: In youth football I was a running back and linebacker.
Ryan Meyers A: I was pretty much always a lineman. But I did play running back for one game in 105’s and its was awesome.
Cody Zrinski A: I was a tight end.
Q: If Coach Chromczak was a pizza, what kind of toppings would he have on him and why?
Stephen Good A: Sausage and peppers because it is his favorite.
Trey Polak A: Nothing because he is always straight up with us.
Ryan Meyers A: Hot peppers.
Cody Zrinski A: Most likely bacon because he likes it.
Q: When it comes to your blocking technique, what is the most common reminder Coach Chromczak is always giving you?
Stephen Good A: Stay low and keep your head play-side.
Trey Polak A: To bring your legs and drive.
Ryan Meyers A: Head placement and aggressiveness.
Cody Zrinski A: He always reminds us to “punch” the guys shoulder open on “TAG” blocks.
Q: What drives Coach Chromczak crazy?
Stephen Good A: Cody Zrinski!
Trey Polak A: When you bite your finger nails.
Ryan Meyers A: When Cody Zrinski doesn’t shut up!
Cody Zrinski A: When Ryan Meyers bites his fingers at practice.
Q: Do you have a pregame superstition? If so, describe it.
Stephen Good A: Yes, for team dinner Riley Haggerty and I sit by ourselves at our own table.
Trey Polak A: Every game Christian Carvis and I have to walk out first before the warm ups.
Ryan Meyers A: I wear the same Ohio State sweatshirt to the locker room every game day and every Friday Cody Zrinski and I go to Cody’s grandmother’s for lunch.
Q: IF one of your teammates ever would get caught up in trash-talking, who would be the one? Why?
Stephen Good A: Cody Zrinski because he doesn’t care.
Trey Polak A: Cody, he always has something to say.
Ryan Meyers A: Zrinski or Carvis.
Cody Zrinski A: Most likely Carvis because he is so serious.
Q: If you entered a wing eating contest with a teammate, who would you choose to join you? Which running back or receiver would you choose?
Stephen Good A: I would choose Kory Kemmerer.
Trey Polak A: Stephen Good. He can eat a lot. More than Cody if you can believe that. Evan Culver can eat a lot too.
Ryan Meyers A: Goody (Stephen Good). That boy can eat. If I had to choose a RB or receiver I would choose Nate Kehs.
Cody Zrinski A: Nate Kehs. He seems like he can eat a lot.
Q: What is your favorite subject in school this year?
Stephen Good A: Engineering
Trey Polak A: Alegebra 2
Ryan Meyers A: Algebra 2 with Coach Evancho (of course!)
Cody Zrinski A: 20th Century (History)
Q: With the Thanksgiving holiday here, tell me the number one thing you are thankful for?
Stephen Good A: Being part of my family and being able to be part of this team.
Trey Polak A: My family and everyone who supports me because I know they will always be there for me.
Ryan Meyers A: I am thankful for all the support and help from my family throughout my life.
Cody Zrinski A: I am thankful for the guys that I practice with. If it weren’t for them pushing us, we wouldn’t be prepared for Friday Night Lights.
Q: Mashed Potatoes or Stuffing?
Stephen Good A: Stuffing, of course.
Trey Polak A: Mashed potatoes
Ryan Meyers A: Mashed potatoes
Cody Zrinski A: Stuffing
There you have it. An up close and personal look at the 2015 Saucon Valley Hogs. Come join these boys and their teammates on Friday at Memorial Stadium in Peckville, Pa., as they take on District II champion Scranton Prep in the first round of the PIAA state tournament. Saucon Source will be there to cover the game live. And, we hope to see you there, too!
If you cannot make the game, the Source will be with you anyway. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. and www.sauconsource.com will be following the game very closely.
GO PANTHERS!