Pine-Richland Athlete: Michael Katic

School: Pine-Richland Sport: Football Position: Offensive Guard and Defensive Tackle Class: Senior Claim To Fame: Katic win a WPIAL football championship and PIAA football championship with the Rams last offseason. He committed to Indiana University in June.

What are the expectations for Pine-Richland this upcoming football season?

"WPIAL and State championship"

It honestly seems that every athlete in almost every sport at your school is getting college offers left and right. It also seems that every sport at your school always has a chance of winning a WPIAL title. Can you tell me how Pine-Richland is almost great at every sport?

"It's how we grew up together and how we have been with each other all our life. Brotherhood is amazing."

If you had to choose one other WPIAL football player from another to school to come and play at Pine-Richland, this season, who would you choose?

"Gavin Thomson (Central Catholic, Class Of 2019)"

Do you own any pets?

"Yes, 2 cats. I’m a dog guy though."

Talk about your relationship with your head coach Eric Kasperowicz.

"Great relationship. We have known each other even before varsity football."

Your football team was undefeated last season and that was sensational. I honestly think your football team last season will be known as one of the greatest WPIAL football teams ever. A lot of people will watch your team closely again this season. How does your football team handle pressure?

"We handle it great."

Even though the 2018 NFL season has not started, can you predict which NFL team will win the Super Bowl this season?

"Steelers. Hometown team!"

Who is the coolest celebrity that you have ever met?

"Antonio Brown or James Harrison."

Excluding Pine-Richland, which WPIAL football stadium do you think is the nicest?

"North Hills"

What is something that people would be surprised to know about you?

"I can do a backflip."