Liberty Game

Sr. Spotlight - #57 John Roggenkamp
Ever since he stepped on the field for the Tigers as a middle school player, as a young freshmen – and now as a Sr on the
2019 team, John Roggenkamp has made an impact. And that impact revolves around his toughness and physicality on the
field. “He’s just a super tough player. He plays the game with high levels of emotion and aggressiveness, which makes him
a very good player and tough competitor,” said coach Josh Presley.
Defensive End coach Tim Hinds has always been impressed
with John’s toughness and had this to say, “At Defensive End, you have to be tough to do what we do, but you also
have to be a technician. You have to do your job right, or the defense just won’t work.”
It’s obvious watching John play that he loves the game. What you don’t always see is how #57 is off the field. “He’s an
interesting young man, really an impressive young man” said coach Chris Elerick. “I have been around John since he was
little, and he spends a lot of time at our house. He is a good person, he has high standards for himself and for those
around him. He likes to cut-up and laugh and hang out with the guys, but he also has a serious side to him.” “I’m proud of
how he has grown up, how he has matured. How he has handled life really. He’s a good one.”
You can have a short conversation with this Tiger senior and it won’t take long to see that he has a bright future in front of
him. He is enjoying this Sr. season to be sure – he talks about his teammates a lot, as well as his love for football and more
specifically Stroud Tiger football, but he also talks about his future plans.
Not a lot of fans pay attention to what goes on in the trenches, but take a few plays and watch #57.
Here are some things John’s teammates had to say about him:
Bad to the bone!
This man is like a brother to me. We’ve been friends since we were 5
years old.
Love playing football with John – he’s a passionate guy and plays hard!
One of the toughest dudes I’ve met.
He would take a bullet for you. Definitely someone you want fighting
alongside you on game night.
Super tough guy and a great friend.
Great guy, works hard and plays hard.
Q & A with John Roggenkamp:
Do you have any superstitions?
I have game day underwear
Who is your favorite sports star?
Ray Lewis and Khalil Mack
What is the one Super-Power you would like to have?
Super strength
If you could go anywhere in the world where would you go, and who would go with you?
Washington DC, because I really like history and want to go to the Smithsonian.
What is your favorite thing about Stroud Football?
The tradition and how we do things.
Who is your role-model, or someone who has had a big impact on your life?
Coach Elerick
If you could have dinner with any 2 people, who would they be?
My parents
Favorite Quote:
“It has nothing to do with talent, and everything to do with effort.”