Mark Charles
“Mark Charles is everything we want in a Nutley football player. He comes to work hard and get better every day. He is what we call a ‘lunch pail’ guy: goes about his job every day quietly and matter of factly with everything he has got to give. He asks great questions, and is always focused on the task at hand. He is a big part of any successes we have had as a team over the past two seasons.”
— Tom Basile, head coach, NHS football team
What are the team’s goals for the rest of the season?
Our team’s goal for the rest of the season is to win as many games as possible,
participate in, and win a state championship.
What’s your best on-field memory?
My best on-field memory is from last year versus Belleville. While on defense I stripped the ball away from their running back and ran it back to score a touchdown. Unfortunately my touchdown was called back due to a penalty.
Mark Charles, No 62, puts up a wall of power on the playing field.
Do you have a favorite pre-game meal?
My favorite pre-game meal is penne vodka and grilled chicken.
What pro teams do you like? Athletes?
The pro teams I support are the NY Giants and the Washington Capitals. My favorite pro athletes are Victor Cruz and Alexander Ovechkin.
What post-grad plans will you be working on this year?
The post-grad plans I am working on are applying to local colleges such as
Montclair State University.
Any game-day superstitions or rituals?
A pre-game ritual that I follow is to sit in the same seat during pre-game meetings as well as the same seat for bus rides to our away games.
How do you relax on your downtime?
I mostly relax on my downtime by listening to music and hanging out with my friends.
You win the lottery big time! What ride do you buy?
If I were to win the lottery big time I would buy a Ferrari.
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