2024 Interview with Inside Linebacker Gavin Newburg from Tippecanoe HS

 

Gavin Newburg 
 
Tippecanoe High School 

Inside Linebacker 

2025

6'0, 201 pounds 

What would your teammates say about you, the football player?

I believe my teammates would say I work hard and try to push everyone to be their best. I love the game of football and being physical. 

What is the toughest part of being a linebacker?

The toughest part of being a linebacker is having to read the offense. Every week, it’s different, and you have to make adjustments. 

What is the best part of being a linebacker?

The best part of being a linebacker is the feeling of being a quarterback for the defense and making a huge play on the field. 

Would you rather play your rival to open the season or to close it? Explain

I would play my rival to close the season because every year I love to watch the Michigan vs. Ohio State game to close the season; it’s a different energy on the field. 

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

When I think about this question, what comes to mind is Stebbin's offensive line. They have some prospects on their line who made great plays during the game we played. Even though we beat them, they still had it together on the offensive line. 

Does having your stadium off of school grounds take away some of the home field advantage?

I love the location of our stadium because it feels like the heart of Tipp City, and we pack a crowd every home game. We have a very supportive community that loves to come watch us on Friday nights. So therefore, I think we come out to play at home games with our best performance possible because we haven’t lost a home game in 4 years.

What is the strongest part of your game?

The strongest part of our game is how we hold each other accountable and have great leadership every year. 

Can you share with us any camps you have attended, along with the biggest thing you are learning from the camps?

I have attended camps like 
University of Michigan 
Bowling Green 
Dayton 
Saint Francis University 
Miami, Ohio 
The biggest thing I’ve learned from these camps is to work at your own comfortable pace, and the game will slow down for you. 

Why should a college coach recruit you?

A college coach should recruit me because I will never take a day off from getting faster, stronger, or smarter. My grandpa always used to say, “You either get better or worse; you never stay the same.” 

Would you share with us some of the schools that are recruiting you?

I am being recruited by some local schools like ONU, JCU, MSJ, and Heidelberg. I am also talking to some D2 and D1 schools like Dayton, SFU, Ferris State, Michigan Tech, and SVSU. 

Where should the state finals be held?

I think the state finals should continue to be held at the Hall of Fame stadium because it gives you the feel of playing in a big stadium at the next level. 

If you are invited to play in any of the all-star games, will you? Explain

I would love to play in the all-star game to play one last high school game with the best players in the area. 

Have you been to a Dayton University football game?

I have not been to a Dayton football game yet, but I will be there for game 1 vs. SFU. 

Who are your role models?

My biggest role model is my grandpa, who got me to start lifting and love the game of football. He would always push me for greatness. 

What toppings go on your burger?

On my burger, I prefer the work because I like to get as much food as possible.