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much work academically. With Division
II lacrosse, its more relaxed.
KM: What do you like most about go-
ing to Bishop Eustace?
RH: I love the community. Everyone is
like family, and we treat each other like
brothers. Were all close, especially
with it being senior year.
KM: Brothers are known to fight.
RH: Sometimes, but its competitive
stuff: I want to be better than you; I
want to take your spot. Its competitive,
not personal.
KM: This is your third year as a start-
ing linebacker. Youve got a chance to
set some records, right?
RH: Im hoping.
KM: What do you expect out of your-
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BISHOP EUSTACE
Inside the Huddle
As part of our preseason look into
South Jersey football, we want to
know a little bit more about some of
the regions players. Roy Hansen, a
senior quarterback/linebacker, talked
over a variety of things with reporter
Kevin Minnick.
KM: Youre going to play lacrosse in
college?
RH: Yes. Rollins College, a Division II
school in Florida.
KM: How did that come about?
RH: It was back and forth between
football and lacrosse. But the opportu-
nity came up, and I accepted it.
KM: A scholarship?
RH: Partial, and Im looking for a
community service scholarship, which
is $20,000, to help my parents out.
KM: What tipped the scale in favor of
lacrosse?
RH: That it wasnt a full-time job. If I
was going to play football, that would
be like a full-time job along with so
self this season?
RH: My goal is around 110 tackles, two
interceptions and four sacks. Thats my
goal.
KM: You have specific numbers in
mind?
RH: Yes. I want to break the (career
tackles) record by a certain point.
KM: Whats it going to take to enjoy
the success youd like to achieve?
RH: I wouldnt be able to do it unless
the rest of the defensive players were
doing their part and helping me out. You
need everybody. We need everyone to
play at their best.
KM: Whats your favorite college foot-
ball team?
RH: Florida Gators. I visited there
when I was a kid. I saw a game and just
fell in love with the atmosphere of The
Swamp.
KM: How would you describe yourself
as a player?
RH: Aggressive. I like to be aggres-
sive, fly to the ball.
Q & A: ROY HANSEN
Year: Senior
Offensive Position: QB
Defensive Position: LB
BISHOP
EUSTACE
Nickname:
Crusaders
Head coach: Rob
Cormier
League: WJFL Royal
Five returning starters: Vinny Papale
(Sr., WR/DB), Roy Hansen (Sr., QB/RB/LB),
Christian DiAntonio (Sr., DB), Ryan Lange
(Sr., LB), Nico Barnaba (Sr., DE)
Five newcomers: Matt Klitchko (So.,
RB/TE/LB), Kevin Brandt (So., QB/LB/DB),
Jack Smith (Jr., TE/LB), Ted Kelly (Sr.,
OL/DL), Jon Ayoub (Sr., OL/DL)
Rob Cormier
You train all season just to play
on Friday nights with your
brothers. Its special. I love
suiting up every Friday night.
VINNY PAPALE
LOOKING BACK
AT THE LAST 10 SEASONS
4
6
2011
2
8
2012
6
5
2013
Wins
Losses
Year
4
6
2010
8
2
2009
5
6
2008
4
6
2007
8
3
2006
6
5
2005
5
5
2004
Team Opponent Time
Sept. 13 at Woodrow
Wilson
Noon
Sept. 20 at Burlington
City
7 p.m.
Sept. 26 Highland 7 p.m.
Oct. 3 Gloucester
Catholic
7 p.m.
Oct. 10 at Cumberland 7 p.m.
Oct. 17-18 BYE
Oct. 24 at Camden 11 a.m.
Oct. 31 Glassboro 7 p.m.
Nov. 7 Camden
Catholic
7 p.m.
Nov. 14-15 NJSIAA playoff/
consolation
TBD
Nov. 21 at Pennsauken 11 a.m.
2014 SCHEDULE
The name will always connect fa-
ther and son in the publics eye.
But when it comes to what Vinny Pa-
pale has done on the football field at
Bishop Eustace Prep, the legacy he
leaves when this season is complete
will have been orchestrated on his own.
Theres no denying Vince Papale,
the former Philadelphia Eagle and sub-
ject of the movie Invincible, has
played a role in the maturation process
of his son as an athlete. The two share
the same drive, the same determina-
tion, a similar work ethic. But there
comes a point when the name on the
back of the uniform becomes irrele-
vant and what gets done on the field be-
comes the determining factor.
As a player, his dad separated him-
self early on and let Vinny make a name
for himself when he was a sophomore,
coach Rob Cormier said. Vinny has a
tremendous work ethic and has molded
himself into what I think is one of the
top defensive backs in South Jersey.
As a defensive back, weve never
had one like him. Hes separated him-
self. Hell be one of the top players to
ever come out of here, at least since
Ive been here.
Papale had 49 tackles as the Crusad-
ers finished 6-5 last season. He also had
four interceptions, 10 pass blocks and
two forced fumbles. He averaged 25.3
yards on kickoff returns and 13.4 on
punt returns.
As a wide receiver, he had 28 catches
for 367 yards and five touchdowns. Cor-
mier expects those numbers to possi-
bly double.
Hes an athlete, the coach says.
At 6-foot-1, 190 pounds, Papale is
likely to be on the field for just about
every play. He has a scholarship offer
from Campbell University, while the
likes of Delaware, Duke and Wake For-
est have expressed interest.
Im hoping for a big senior season
offense, defense, special teams, he
said. Im someone who wont back
down, someone who would never lay
down on the field for anyone. Im just a
hard worker and pretty determined.
Im determined on every play.
If the ball is in my hands, I just have
to make a play. I need to do everything I
can to help my team get in the end zone,
get an interception.
Papale played as a sophomore and
made great strides as a junior. As a sen-
ior, hes now someone teammates look
to for leadership and playmaking abil-
ity. Expectations are extremely high as
Bishop Eustace competes in the West
Jersey Football League Royal Division,
and Papale is one who will be in the
spotlight.
There was a tremendous jump
from where he was as a sophomore to his
junior year, but this summer ... hes com-
pletely different from where he was last
year, Cormier said. Hes the guy. Hes
going to lock up one on one with Cam-
dens top guy (Brad Hawkins), Glassbo-
ros guy (Juwan Johnson). The kids be-
lieve in him, and he believes in himself.
A big punt return, a kickoff return, a
big down where we need to throw the ball
or he needs to lock down the opponents
best receiver, thats the kid whos going
to do it for us.
Papale realizes this is it; this is the last
time hell play on Friday nights with
those who became his brothers just four
years ago. Its an exciting time and one
he plans to fully embrace.
Its been crazy. Being able to play as
a sophomore and now coming into my
senior season, its just flown by, he said.
I cant believe Im a senior and have to
start thinking about college. Its been a
great experience, the best four years of
my life easily.
Its a bittersweet feeling. I remem-
ber like it was yesterday suiting up as a
freshman. I never thought this day
would come. Time flew by completely,
and I cant believe its my senior year.
Im excited because we have a great sen-
ior class and Im excited to go to battle
with them on Friday nights. I think we
can make a run at a lot of things.
Reach Kevin Minnick at kminnick@
courierpostonline.com. Follow him on
Twitter @cp_varsity.
Papale does it all
By Kevin Minnick
Courier-Post
JOSE F. MORENO/COURIER-POST
Bishop Eustace senior defensive back/wide receiver Vinny Papale had 49 tackles and four
interceptions last season. The son of the famed Vince Papale has made a name for himself.