2025 Interview with Landon Crosier from Steubenville

Landon Crosier

School

Steubenville Big Red

Positions played

Linebacker/Running Back

2027

5’9 180

Jersey Number 11

Awards won or earned

First Team All-Ohio Division III

First team all-east district

First team all OVAC

OV preps underclassman of the year.

If you want, you can post a small recap of last season with personal highlights and any other big moments you have and/or memories you have from last season, whether it be a game, the bus ride to or from the game, or any other thing that sticks out.

My team and I were 13-1 with an undefeated regular season. Though we ended up falling short in the regional finals this year. My favorite memory was bonding with my teammates at practice every day and especially the day before games.

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How long have you played football, and who or what got you playing the game?

I started playing football when I was seven, so about 9 years now. I always grew up in a football town with the best athletes to look up to. Also, growing up as a water boy motivated me.

What motivates you to continue playing the game?

The drive to prove people wrong and make that next step.

What will you miss the most from the 2025 class?

This senior class was special to me since I grew up with this class, but I will mainly miss their leadership and our bonds.

What is your favorite part of practice?

Anything that involves competing. I never want to lose.

What is your least favorite part of practice?

I don’t necessarily dislike any part, but install would be my least favorite only because it’s hard to stand still at football.

What have you accomplished during the off-season to improve your game?

I’m currently mainly focusing on my strength and speed in order to take my game to the next level. I also work on all of my in-game training with one of the best trainers out there, Shaq Petteway. I also accomplished my goal of a 315-pound bench press, reaching 325.

Which part of your game do you feel is the strongest?

My knowledge of the game, my physicality, and my determination.

What have been your biggest moments as a football player?

My biggest moments as a football player came in this past year’s season. The biggest moment for me was finally being able to run out of the tunnel for my first home game as a player, not a water boy.

What has been your most embarrassing moment as an athlete, any sort, any age?

In the past 9 years I would say the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to me as a football player was my JV year of peewee football when we blew a team out in the regular season and lost to them in the championship.

What is the best part of being a linebacker?

The best part of being a linebacker is knowing 99% of the time it’s between you and that tailback, and it comes down to who wants it more.

What is the toughest part of being a linebacker?

The toughest part of being a linebacker is probably making a mistake that may lead to a big play and being able to keep your head on straight and worry about the next play and what you can do to fix it.

What makes you a good teammate?

My leadership attributes have carried with me since a young age. Also my ability to pick up a teammate after a mistake.

What is your go-to snack?

You can never go wrong with some Skittles and grape Gatorade.

Who are your role models?

I have always looked up to a few athletes, but my biggest role models in my life are my parents and grandparents. They are the ones who show me what I need to do to reach my goals, and they are the ones who paved the path for me as well.

What is your favorite holiday?

I would say my favorite holiday is Christmas just because I have a lot of family members who come in from all over the place.

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