2024 Interview with the tackling machine named Brenan Griffin from Hart County High School, Ky.

https://daveburnworth.blogspot.com/2024/04/2024-interview-with-tackling-machine.html

Link with pics sent to me by the player for the interview.

Brenan Griffin

Hart County High School

FB/LB

2025

5,10 180

How long have you played football, along with the reasons you continue to play?

I have been playing football since the age of 5. I play football because it makes me a better person in all aspects. Football has made me a better son, student, brother, etc., and that’s why I love this sport. Football is like having a family away from home; spending rough times with your brothers is the best feeling; and creating friendships that last forever. I love to hit people, and I guess that really stuck with me when I was younger. I have never been the biggest kid, but I love to work and prove people wrong.

What was the high point of the 2023 season?

The high point of the 2023 season was winning the first ever district and region championship in school history. It feels great to accomplish something like this when it’s never been done before at my school.

What was the low point of the 2023 season?

My low point of the season was losing to Bell County by 2 points in the semi-state championship game. Of course, it’s great to make it there, but I have high expectations for myself and my guys. It hurt pretty bad to be that close to something great and lose it.

What will you miss the most from the 2024 class?

Things I will miss the most from the class of 24 are the fun times we had. It felt like we were on top of the world this whole season. I love those seniors I got to play with; they taught me a lot of things. They showed me how to be a winner and to drive for greatness when it gets hard. For that, I will always be thankful for those guys.

What are your goals for the season?

My goals for this season are to be in the top 5 in the state for tackles, win the district again, prove people wrong who think it was a one-year thing, and get offers.

What goals will you set for your team?

The goals for my team this season are to win the district and dominate everyone we play.

Who has been the best player you have ever faced in a game, along with the team he played for?

We played against a lot of good competition this year, but personally, I give a lot of credit to Jarren Johnson from Union County; he was a straight-dawg man. He played QB against us, and he could do it all. He was very hard to bring down from the LB position, and we had to stop him to win. He has my full respect, and he will be dawg this year.

What have been your biggest moments as an athlete?

My biggest moments as an athlete were probably my sophomore year at Green County. At the time, I was not starting, and one of our linebackers got hurt right before halftime, so I took his spot and basically went off. I had 16 tackles that game and stopped the 4th down to win the game. That was really when things clicked for me—that I could be great.

What has been your most embarrassing moment as an athlete?

My most embarrassing moment as a football player is probably getting a ball caught over my head.

This is a tough question that I have been asking coaches and players, all but to have given an answer; three simply said no comment. So, do you feel that private schools have an unfair advantage over public schools?

I believe that private schools do have an advantage, and I think they should play other private schools.

Linebacker or running back—which one do you feel you are the best at?

I am better at LB.

Why should a college coach recruit you?

A college coach should be interested in me because I am a very hardworking kid. I love to get better; I have a 3.8 gpa. I am not the biggest guy on the field, but I am a very hard-nosed kid who likes to hit. I have a good mentality off and on the field. Last year I had 146 tackles, 6.5 tackles for a loss, and averaged 10.5 tackles per game.

Have you ever been to a minor league baseball game?

Yes, I have been to a minor league baseball game.

Who is your role model?

My role model is probably my father or my coach. He pushes me to be great, and he cuts me no slack ever, but I think it’s a good thing for me.

Where is your favorite place to eat?