Wrestler Profile: John Roddick
The latest wrestler profile is half of Sparta's freshman duo who became the first freshman to qualify for the state individual tournament since 1995. This guy loves T-Plush, dreams of meeting the Packers and Aaron Rodgers and can't get enough of Red Lobster. With a record of 39-12 heading into Thursday's state tournament, meet John Roddick.Name: John RoddickGrade: FreshmanSports involved in: Cross Country, Wrestling, TrackFavorite subject: MathThree words to describe me are: Athletic, Funny, Enjoyable.I got my start in sports: Parent's influence and my own wanting to play sportsI wish I could wrestle (team or individual): at the team state tournamentMy most memorable moment in sports: When I beat Hunter Hayes at state one year in double overtimeI like about high school sports: They are fun and make you work harder than middle schoolI enjoy wrestling because: It takes hard work and determinationAdvice: Work hard and try your best. Be smart and think before you do.My role model is: Jayson NessMost inspirational teammate: Toby MosleyMy family also includes: My mom Jean, dad Mike, sister Jaden and dog Harley.Words to live by: "To give anything less than your best is to sacrifice the gift." - Steve PrefontaineFavorite athlete: Nyjer MorganFavorite team: Green Bay PackersFavorite opponent: All of themFavorite movie: DodgeballFavorite TV show: Tosh.0Favorite food: LasagnaFavorite restaurant: Red LobsterFavorite sport on TV: FootballFavorite place to visit: Florida/CanadaI want to visit: ColoradoTop five songs on my iPod: "Opposite of Adults" by Chiddy Bang, "Mind your Manners" by Chiddy Bang, "Donald Trump" by Mac Miller, "Forever" by Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem, "Smile Back" by Mac MillerFavorite website: ESPN.comRadio pre-set: Z93I drive: NOT YETDream car: Ford truckI can't live without: My iPodI like Sparta High because: A lot more freedom.If I could change anything: I would make it so nobody is in poverty.I wish we could compete against: Nationally ranked teamsI wish I could meet: Aaron RodgersDream date: Selena GomezDream gift: A lot of moneyMy perfect day: Meeting the Packers, getting to go to a game and stand on the sidelines with the team and eating lots of foodI like to read: Sports IllustratedMost people don't know this about me: I used to play guitarHobbies: Sports, hunting and fishingPost-high school plans: Going to college, buying a house, get a good job that I likeCareer goals: To get a job that makes good money and that I like.