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2011 Connor Gould

Center

6’4″ 240

High School Coach: Ed Greenman

High School: Harper Creek, B

College: Grand Valley State University

Connor is the son of Michael Gould and Teresa White. He has one brother, Marcus.

Connor started his football career in the Harper Creek Rocket Football program in seventh grade. He was a three-year varsity starter at center and defensive end.

Besides football, Connor has also participated in baseball, earning three varsity letters as a pitcher and first baseman, and two varsity letters in basketball. Connor was a two-year member of the National Honor Society. He maintained a 4.0 GPA and received an Honorable Mention on the Academic All State football team. Connor will play football for Grand Valley State University, where his major is undecided.

Connor said, “I am grateful for the support and encouragement of my parents who haven’t missed one game throughout my football career. I thank my Rocket Football coaches, Barry Smith, Kevin Carson, and Dave Smith, for teaching me the basics of football. I thank my varsity football coaches, Ed Greenman, Dennis Stansbury, Craig Grable, Mike Seedorff, and Alex Nicolich for pushing me to be the best that I can be. Also, I thank my teammates for a great four years.”

Awards

All City 1st Team, Battle Creek Enquirer, 09 & 10

All Southeastern Michigan Athletic Conference 

1st Team, 2009 & 2010

Academic All State 2nd Team, 2010

All State Honorable Mention Offensive Lineman Division 3-4, Detroit News, AP, 2010

All State 1st Team Offensive Lineman Division 3, Detroit Free Press, 2010