Name: Paul Detwiler
School: Bedford
Age: 18
Grade: Senior
Sport: Football
Athlete of week achievement: With his team up by just two points, Detwiler returned a kickoff 75 yards for a score to help the Bisons pull away for a 29-6 win over Westinghouse in a regional playoff football win last Friday. He finished with 101 yards on 17 carries and three scores.
Season update: He has rushed for 1,167 yards this season and totaled 16 touchdowns, 13 of which have come on rushing touchdowns.
Coach Dan Smith's quote: "He goes all out on every play, not only in the games but in the practices, too. He does not have a half speed, or three-quarters speed. Every time he touches the ball, he goes all out. He is always in high gear and going. He is also a quiet leader who leads by example. On occasion, he will lead by example, but he is not a real vocal kid. He's an Eagle Scout, which shows you what kind of leadership abilities he has. He is an oustanding young man."
Favorite teacher: Mr. Milanik
Favorite subject: Physics
Favorite movie: "Hot Rod"
Favorite food: Spaghetti
Favorite song: "Remember The Name" by Fort Minor
Outside interests: Free-running gymnastics
Favorite pro team: Pittsburgh Steelers
Favorite college team: Penn State
Pro athlete most admired: Adrian Peterson
Best athlete I ever played with: Issac Goodin
Best athlete I ever competed against: Penn Cambria's Zak Newton
Most influential person on my athletic career: Brian Creps
Proudest athletic achievement: Getting sixth place in the 4x100 relay at states last year.
How I got my start in football: I got involved in flag football in third grade.
Future goal: Going to college and majoring in engineering
