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Q&A with Lower Merion defensive end Elijah Philippe

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What have you been doing as of late with off-season workouts?
“As far as keeping in shape, I do 300 pushups a day along with 100 sit ups, and 50 Russian twist each side.”

What do you feel you have improved on most since last football season?
“I have improved my strength and speed since last season vastly.”

What are you trying to improve on before the football season begins?
“Before next season begins, I would like to improve on my speed and explosiveness.”

How has Covid-19 factored into your workouts?
“Due to COVID-19, I can’t go outside of course, so I do a lot of cardio exercises I would like to do I can’t. It also forced all gyms and weight rooms to close down, so I am stuck with body weight workouts.”

How do you feel your team will do this football season?
“I feel my team can have a better season than we’ve had in a long time if everyone puts in the effort. We have the size the skill and the strength. It’s all about determination.”

Who do you feel will be the toughest competition on your schedule?
“The toughest team that we will face this fall are probably the Haverford Fords.”

Who is the toughest individual player your team will face off against this fall?
“I can’t really think of any specific threat that our team will not be able to handle this fall.”

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

What colleges have been recruiting you?
“So far, only Villanova, Stony Brook, Bucknell, University of Delaware, and Morgan State.”

What school is recruiting you the hardest?
“Villanova and Stony Brook.”

Have you made any college trips yet?
“I have made trips to Villanova for a camp and a recruiting visit.”

Do you have plans for more trips soon
“No, not yet.”

What camps are you planning to do this summer?
“I haven’t taken time out to see what camps would best suit me yet.”

Did you have a favorite college growing up?
“My favorite college growing up was probably FSU or LSU.”
 
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