Name: Gary Gorman
Position (s): OL/DL
Height/ Weight: 5'9" 215 LBS
GPA: 3.0
Jersey Number: 50
School & Class: Pennridge '27
Key Stats: 3 TFL
Awards: HM ALL-LEAGUE NG
Hudl link: Gary Gorman
Favorite NFL team: Eagles
Quote from the Coach: “Did an excellent job last season becoming an impact player for us on the D-line with ~30 tackles and playing wherever he was needed. We will look for Gary to do much of the same during his senior season, he will also have a chance to make on impact on our offensive line as well.”
What’s your proudest moment on the football field, this season or in your career?
Coming back in the first playoff game of last season.
Describe a play where you made a game-changing impact. What was going through your mind?
During our first game against North Penn right at the goal line I made two tackles in a row which prevented a TD and kept our lead into the second half and kept our mentality strong.
What’s the toughest part of playing the position (s) you play, and how do you prepare for each?
The toughest part of being a nose personally is the size factor. I can’t control that I’m short, but I can control how I use it to my advantage and how I use my speed. It’s all about being mentally bigger than you are.
Which NFL player do you model your game after, and what do you admire about them?
Brian Cushing, even though I don’t play linebacker, I love his intensity and attitude.
What’s a drill or skill you’re grinding to perfect before the season?
Hand fighting.
How did you start playing football, and what keeps you passionate about it?
I started playing football by playing flag when I was 6. The passion stays from seeing my own personal growth.
Who’s been your biggest supporter (e.g., coach, family, teammate) in your football journey?
My mom.
What’s a challenge you’ve overcome—on the field or off—that’s made you a better player or person?
Learning how to better manage my emotions.
How does playing in the Suburban One League shape your experience as a high school athlete?
It keeps you always grinding. There’s lots of good competition and you don’t want to be beat.
What’s the one song on your pre-game playlist that fires you up, and why?
Pissed me off by Lil Durk. There’s just something about the story telling vibe of it.
What’s your nickname in the locker room, and how’d you earn it?
No nicknames, everyone just calls me Gary.
If you could take one teammate’s skill for a game, whose would you pick and why?
I would take Nate's speed.
What’s your biggest goal for this season with your team?
Go back to the championship and finish it the right way.
Are you eyeing college football? What’s your dream school or program to play for?
I'm not really interested in playing in college.
Where do you see yourself in football or life five years from now?
I see myself working on steamfitting.
Who’s an under-the-radar teammate who deserves more shine, and why?
Jamison Dulin, he grinds hard and is dependable.
What’s the loudest or most memorable crowd moment you’ve experienced in a game?
The first big run TD at home in 2025 was one of the loudest crowds I’ve ever heard.