Sports
Northfield Senior Spotlight: John Ryan Panettiere
John plans to study architecture at Kansas State University.
Editor's note: Throughout the school year Northfield Patch will profile senior athletes.
Name
John Ryan Panettiere
What sports do you play during the year?
Football
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Positions:
Linebacker
Who was your favorite athlete growing up and why?
Troy Polamalu—He is a hard hitter and he is a play maker.
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How would you describe yourself in three words or less?
Persistent, determined
What is your favorite subject in school?
Civil engineering and architecture
If you could be someone else for a day, who would you be and why?
NFL commissioner so I could change the game back to how it was and eliminate the no helmet hit rule.
What is your favorite quote and who said it?
"Hit the son of a buck!"—Coach Woitalla
What song do you listen to before games to get you pumped up?
"For Whom the Bell Tolls"—Metallica
What has been the most exciting moment in your life so far?
Jumping off of a cruise ship in the Galapagos Islands
What are your plans next year?
Kansas State University for architecture
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