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Q&A with Liberty offensive tackle Nicholas Schenkel

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“Mainly working in the weight room. I’ve put on about 20 lbs since the end of the season so I’m around 275.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I feel like I’ve really improved my overall strength and speed. I put about 100lbs on my squat this offseason and on top I’ve that I’ve just felt really good during our workouts.”

How do you feel your team will do next football season?
“I’ve got a great feeling about our squad this year. We have a lot of guys returning, and we are looking to build off of last year’s success.”

What team do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“Playing in the EPC every game is tough. Easton, Freedom, and Nazareth especially will all be tough games.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against?
“Daniel Schiffert, up front he’s a beast and I’m looking forward to competing against him when we play Freedom.”

Do you want to play sports in college? If so, which one?
“Yes, I’m hoping to play football in college.”

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“Lehigh, Cornell, Temple, and Ithaca College, but I’ve had contact with a bunch of schools from the FCS level along with the D2 and D3 level.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Ithaca College, I’ve had some great conversations with their coaching staff.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I’ve been to Penn, Lehigh, and Cornell for game-day visits, and Ithaca for a Junior day.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon?
“Nowhere specific. I’m mainly just focused on getting to camps.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I’m planning on attending Marist on 6/1, FDU on 6/3, Lafayette, on 6/19, Wesleyan on 6/24, and Lehigh on 7/11. I’m planning on attending one or two more on top of those.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“Not really, if anything I root for Penn State and Lehigh because they are local.”
 
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