BY's Week 3 Player of The Week; Yough Athlete: Dustin Shoaf

Description

Name: Dustin Shoaf

School: Yough

Sport: Football

Position: Running Back

Class: Senior

Claim To Fame: Dustin Shoaf rushed for 5 touchdowns and 401 yards. In the first four games of the season Shoaf has rushed for 1,047 yards. That means that Shoaf has rushed for an average 261.75 yards per game. That is pretty good. In Week 3 when Yough played Deer Lakes, Deer Lakes was up 13-0; but, Yough scored 32 straight unanswered points to win 32-13. Yough's overall record is 2-2 as they have a 2-1 section record. He is one of the best running backs in the WPIAL.

Questions And Answers

What do you think makes you a good running back?

Dustin Shoaf: ''First, it is my o-line! It starts with them! Then after that, it’s my vision and patience!''

When you saw that Deer Lakes was up 13-0, did you think that you had to ball out in order to pick up the W?

DS: "Yes.''

Your next 4 games are at home. It is really unusual to see a WPIAL team be at home for 4 consecutive weeks. Do you think playing at home for the next 4 games will help your chance in getting into the playoffs?

DS: "We have to take one game at a time! We have the team and talent! Just one game at a time."

Any timetable for choosing a college?

DS: "I’m going to focus on the season first. Then afterwards I’ll make a decision."

Do a lot of people tell you that you look older than you're actual age?

DS: "Yes, Haha."

Who do you think is the best running back in the NFL?

DS: "I’d have to say Le'Veon Bell, Haha."

Why do you think Bell is the best running back in the NFL?

DS: "His vision, and patience is unbelievable."

Who is your favorite WPIAL athlete of all-time?

DS: "Terrelle Pryor."

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

DS: "I love to play the guitar."