Tuesday Morning Quarterback
Name: Brendan Brackin School: Benet Year: Senior
Best thing about being an offensive lineman: I've been playing for a long time and I've always liked being in the middle of everything. As a center I like the fact that I get to touch the ball every play.
Worst thing about being an offensive lineman: Every guy gets bumps and bruises, but offensive linemen have it pretty bad. We get stepped on a lot, so after games my feet are all black and blue.
Don't tell my coach that: I pass set the wrong way.
If I could change one thing about football: Center sneaks should be legal ... and center eligible plays should be legal.
Team not on our schedule I wish we could play: I'd say Neuqua Valley because that's where I would have gone if I hadn't gone to Benet.
How I'll celebrate if I score a TD: If I scored a touchdown I'd probably just give the ball to the ref and hug a couple of teammates. I'm not big into celebrations.
Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat: I'd say Snapchat. It's a quick and fun way to communicate with friends.
What I like best about my school: The whole sense of community is nice. I can go anywhere there and feel comfortable.
Something about me that would surprise you: I love Taylor Swift. I've always been a big fan. Seven or eight years ago, me and my family went to see Tim McGraw and she opened up for him. I've been a fan ever since.
Other sports I play: I've played baseball, lacrosse and basketball.
Favorite actor: Adam Sandler. All of his older movies are funny.
Favorite actress: Jennifer Aniston. Friends is one of my favorite shows.
Favorite athlete: Walter Payton. I never saw him play, but I admire everything about him and who he was. When he was sick he showed so much courage.
Favorite musician: Van Halen. That was the first band I really listened to because my dad would listen to them.
The stat
That concludes the 2015 edition of "Meet a Lineman." Thanks to all seven of our participants this season. For the record, three of them chose Will Ferrell as their favorite actor. Robert Downey Jr., Morgan Freeman, Adam Sandler and Will Smith and also received nods.
The quote
"It didn't matter if we did some kind of show on the side to distract them, we just needed to score."
- IC Catholic Prep running back Jordan Rowell on trailing Glenbard South by a touchdown with 1:58 remaining, no timeouts and Knights ball on their 33-yard line. IC scored to force overtime and won 34-28 in triple overtime.