GET TO KNOW: Jordan Stanton, ILB, Wyoming
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AKA: Jordan Stanton
Grade You Started Football: 1st Grade
High School: Pete Knight High School. Palmdale, CA
Position/Positions: RB, LB, TE
College: Pierce College (JUCO) / University of Wyoming
Position/Positions: ILB
Jersey Number: 1
Football Mentor/Inspiration: Corey Guilfoos (High School Head Coach Mentor)
Favorite Slogan: When your dreams are bigger than your excuses then you’ll be successful.
Proudest Football Moment/Memory: Winning the Championship with my JUCO football squad.
Funniest Football Memory: Last year at the University of Wyoming getting a pick 6 and being too out of breath to celebrate.
Favorite Food: Soul food and Asian food.
Best On-Field Performance: Playing against Air Force this year 13 tackles, 9 solo 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, Huge hit forced fumble. Mountain West Defensive Player of the week and Las Vegas Player of the week.
Football Philosophy: Play every play like it’s my last because nothing is ever promised.
Game Superstitions: None
What are your Goals/Aspirations for the 2014-2015: To perform at a high level every time I hit the field.
Career Goals: To continue playing football at the next level and become a Sports Analyst.
Favorite Football Team: Don’t really have one just like to follow great players
Player You Model Your Game After: Ray Lewis/ Patrick Willis
Who Will Win The Super Bowl: 49ers/ Seahawks
Favorite Down Time: Going to the movies or hanging out with my family and friends.
What Would You Want College Football Fans To Know About You: I’m just a real determined person and will do anything to make it to the top! If you don’t believe me just watch.
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