Get to Know: Grand Meadow football player Isaac Tangen

Isaac Tangen is a senior lineman for the Grand Meadow football team. -- Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Isaac Tangen is a senior lineman for the Grand Meadow football team. — Rocky Hulne/sports@austindailyherald.com

Q: How did you originally get into your sport?

A: Everyone in my family played and it is fun to play a contact sport

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?

Playing in the metrodome in the state championship last year

Q: What have you learned from playing sports?

A: That you need to wait for your opportunities but when you finally get the chance you need to make the most of it.

Q: What is the hardest part about your sport?

A: Being in good condition and my footwork is a big key

Q: Who is your biggest sports role model and why?

A: I really like Joe Mauer because he is so humble about his accomplishments and plays the game with the out-most respect to everyone.

Q: What is your favorite movie or TV show?

A: Mountain Men

Q: What is your favorite subject in school?

A: Math

Q: What is your dream job?

A: To be an engineer and design things that help people

Q: What is your favorite food?

A: Spaghetti

 

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