Brother Rice Warriors Football

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? St. Regis

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 9

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The brotherhood within the players.  The camaraderie with the players and staff is amazing.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? I have made so many new friends.  I have also learned valuable lessons that I can use on and off the field.

What other sports do you play? none

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? The people at Brother Rice. 

What is your favorite academic subject? Math

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to go into the business field.  I am still not sure where I want to go to college.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Cherish the four years you have at Rice.  They will be over before you know it.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Our Lady of Refuge

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 9 years.

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The great tradition of Coach Fracassa and this program.  Also, the brotherhood I share with my fellow warriors.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Brother Rice Football has impacted my life with a strong work ethic and many friends I will have for life.

What other sports do you play? Track and Field- shotput and discus.

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? like the football team, I enjoy the brotherhood between classmates and the teachers that will go the extra mile to see you suceed.

What is your favorite academic subject? History with Coach Kal.

What are your plans after graduation? After graduation I hope to continue my football career at the college level and major in Finance.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Enjoy every second of high school football.  It is the greatest time of your life and will be gone before you know it.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Jefferson Cougars

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 10 years

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The bond that you make with your teammates. Playing for Coach Fracassa. Becoming part of something thats much bigger than yourself. The Fun we have on and off the field.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It makes me work harder. I have trust in people. Im a more unselfish person. Im more disciplined. Im able to handle criticism. I focus better.  I can handle adverstity. My compusure is much better. Teaches me values I can hold for the rest of my life.

What other sports do you play? none im to lazy

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? It prepares me for college. The teachers do a good job of helping you. The people that you meet.

What is your favorite academic subject? Biology

What are your plans after graduation? Playing college football and studying to become a nurse.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Give Brother Rice a chance. Even if you dont like it still stick it out. Brother Rice will benefit you for the long term. Just have fun!!

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Dearborn blue lions

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 9

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? What i like best about Rice football is the connection between all the players and its camaraderie. We are not just a team of players who are out there just to play football, but a band of brothers who know they can depend on each other on and off the field.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? The impact rice football has on my life is it pushes me farther to excel not only in football but in life as a whole. Constantly teammates and coaches are pushing me harder to succeed and that itself has had a positive impact.

What other sports do you play? track and field

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? What I like about Brother rice as a school is they are truley out to help you and make you a better man. They prepare you for life even if you dont realize it just yet. I also like the fellowship between the students and the teachers who create great relationships with their students.

What is your favorite academic subject? science and history

What are your plans after graduation? college

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Make sure you try as hard as you can to obtain perfect grades and work hard in all sports you play early on becuase it only gets harder if you slack.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? St.Hugo and St.Regis

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 8 years

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The unity between the players and the coaches and how we all support and believe in each other.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? The football program has created many friendships that I will always have.

What other sports do you play? Track& Field- Shotput and Discus

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? That students who go to Rice all support each other and that the teachers want to help you succed.

What is your favorite academic subject? Science

What are your plans after graduation? To go to a college of choice and to study in a field that I am intrested in.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? To do everything you can and to have fun while at Rice because the four years go by fast.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Berkshire Wildcats

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 6 years

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? What i like about Brother Rice Football is the unity of the team and how well we all get along and play and one unit not as different players on the football field.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Football is teaching me how to work in a business environment, interacting with my teammates and coaches on and off the football field.

What other sports do you play? Wrestling

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? The small class size and the individual help the teachers can offer after or before class.

What is your favorite academic subject? Math or Science

What are your plans after graduation? I plan on going to college and majoring in Civil Engineering.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Work your hardest on and off the football team.  Someone is always watching you no matter where you are or what you are doing so always give your 100% effort.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? St. Hugo

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 7

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The brotherhood. The willingness to go in the trenches to play for the brother on your dog tag. The sacrifices that everyone makes to make the team/ family better. The memories made at practice everyday.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It means so much to me. I got to meet alot of my friends. It has helped me mature as a young man. I try to now find the best in every one. I do what I can to make people smile. It has taught me accountability and a strong work ethic.

What other sports do you play? Baseball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? The loving community. The strong faith in God. A competitve learning atmosphere on the field or in the classroom. Building relationships with brothers for the rest of my life.

What is your favorite academic subject? Math

What are your plans after graduation? College and Hopefully Working with Kids. Hopefully I could make a difference in kid's lives the way some people have done for me.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Treasure Every Moment. It will pass by in the blink of an eye. Give it all you have. Mostly, have fun. Take pictures, crack jokes, dance to goofy songs. Do whatever captures memories. Most of your high school friends and teammates will be your friends for the rest of your life.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? None

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 2

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I love how everyone on the team can be together and have a good time playing the game that we all love.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Brother Rice Football has made me a better person all around, academically, spiritually, mentally, and physically.

What other sports do you play? Basketball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? I like that Brother Rice is mostly a spiritual school. I enjoy practicing my faith.

What is your favorite academic subject? Biology

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to go to college and major in medicine.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? I would tell the freshman to try his hardest in school because it is going to be the most important thing in his life.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Our Lady of Sorrows

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 6

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I love the tradition. Rice is constantly one of the best teams in the state and we uphold our team name. I also love playing for coach Fracassa. He is a legend and true team leader. he pushes us to be the best we can be.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Brother RIce football has taught us life values. Besides teaching us the game it has lead us to be good, stong, Christian men. We have learned how live a good life and live the way God wants us to.

What other sports do you play? track and field

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? Brother Rice isn't a school.. it is a family. All the other students here are my brothers. We are all close and love each other. We dont just hang out at school, we are always together and are there for each other. We are a community who care for each other and look out for one another. Rice is the greatest high school on earth and being there is an oppurtunity of a lifetime. It will lead you to many great places. Take advantage of it.

What is your favorite academic subject? science

What are your plans after graduation? I would like to go to a 4 year university and go into the field of medicine. As i study i would enjoy playing for the college's football team. I'd like to become a surgeon after graduation and have a successful career running my own practice.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? The biggest thing is to try your very best as soon as you get here. Don't slack off or take breaks. If you constantly give your best effort there is nothing that will hold you back.

 What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Southfield Jayhawks

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 8

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Team Unity

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Football is by far my favorite sport and playing football at brother rice i have met many good friends

What other sports do you play? Trach and Field

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? It is very challenging and everyone is friendly

What is your favorite academic subject? Math and French

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to go into Medicine possibly as a surgein

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Realize what you are apart of and dont take it for granted

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? none

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 3

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Brotherhood. I know everybody says that about Brother Rice Football, but it's true. The comradery you build with our teammates is something you can never replace. Also, tradition. There have been so many great athletes that have come through this school, so I use that as motivation to uphold the tradition here & be the best athlete I can be.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? I was a very competitive person coming into my freshman year. Knowing that I had never stepped foot on a football field ever in my life, I wanted to be the best. Three years later, I have matured into a confident young man of God who has never stopped doing my best to be the best. It will also help me with one day, raising a family of my own. It will help me be a leader & guardian of my household. What I have learned from this life changing experience will definitely help me throughout the rest of my life.

What other sports do you play? Basketball & Track

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? It's a very challenging school, but there are so many benefits of attending school here. With the rigorous schedules, accomplished teaching staff, and resources provided to me, I know I am in great position to excel at an university and succeed in my career.

What is your favorite academic subject? Accounting & Biology

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to play college football & achieve success at the collegiate level. I want to earned my degree in either finance, or product design & manufacturing engineering. I would like to design cars & auto parts for auto companies.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? On July 18, I took my senior pictures. As I put on my cap & gown for my last picture, "it" hit me. The fact that any day now, my high school career is coming to a close & I'll be off to college. Some of my classmates, I will probably never see again for a long time. Relish every minute of your high school experience, the classes, the teachers, and the bond you build between your classmates. Sooner or later, you'll be done and all you'll have are memories. Enjoy every thing you do for the next 4 years, stay focus, learn as much as you can from your teachers, and most importantly: HAVE FUN! IT'S HIGH SCHOOL!!! By far, the best four years of your life.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Our Lady of Refuge

How many years of football, in all, have you played? seven

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I love the brotherhood that all of the players share with each other.  All of my best friends are on this team.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It has taught me about many life lessons that I need to know now and also in the future.

What other sports do you play? Track and Field.

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? All of the students are great and I also like all of the teachers that teach at Brother Rice.  It will also prepare me for college very well.

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? I plan on attending college, hopefully Michigan State.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Savor every moment of your high school life because it goes so fast.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? St. Hugo Vikings

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 5 years

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? The team camaraderie and the coaching staff.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? I think about it everyday. I know I need to contribute to the team. It teaches me discipline, commitment, and perseverence.

What other sports do you play? Weightlifting

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? Committment of the staff and faculty

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to study sports medicine. I plan to double major in athletic training and strength and conditioning 

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Be committed to your sport.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? I started playing my freshman year

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 4 Years

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Brother Rice Football bands each team mate together and it helps us become a family. I love being able to be a part of a team that is a family and we are all brothers.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Brother Rice football has taught me to try harder than I ever have before, it has taught me discipline and teamwork, and that you have to strive for excellence in order to reach your full potential.

What other sports do you play? N/A

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? At Brother Rice every teacher knows who you are, and they are always free to help out a student. Since Brother Rice is a smaller school, everyone knows everyone, and it is a friendly environment

What is your favorite academic subject? Chemistry/Physics

What are your plans after graduation? Attend Michigan State University, pursue a career in law or engineering.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Give your best effort in everything you do, Set goals and in the next couple months try to meet those goals that you have set for yourself.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Pontiac Steelers

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 7

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I have always enjoyed the competitive environment surrounding the football team. 80+ players are all vying for starting positions, working as hard as they can to impress their coaches and get better. Every day there is an opportunity to get better.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? The Football team is so much more than just playing football. In a way, football prepares you for life. Agility drills, Leadership Awareness and Summer Workouts all play a role in making you a better person, a better teammate and a better football player.

What other sports do you play? Basketball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? I really enjoy the atmosphere that Brother Rice has to offer. Both academically and athletically, the teachers and coaches push you as hard as they can, knowing you can do better. Likewise, athletes – especially football players – always compete. There are no locked in positions on a team at Brother Rice. Everyone has the same opportunity to play as everyone else.

What is your favorite academic subject? Science and Math

What are your plans after graduation? I plan to go to a university that has an excellent engineering program and if possible, play sports in college.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Remember that high school is a unique experience. It is a span of only four years and then it's off to college. Make the best of the time you have and enjoy every minute of it.
The most important advice I can give to an incoming freshman is to always work hard all the time at whatever you do.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Our Lady of Sorrows

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 9

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I love how we are all a family. No matter what happens everyone is there for each other.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It teaches you a lot of life lessons.

What other sports do you play? none

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? Its a small school where everyone knows everyone and its a great community.

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? Get a business degree.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Make as many friends as possible and don't quit at anything because you get discouraged.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Holy Family Wildcats

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 5

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Everything. Brother Rice football not only gets you in shape and makes you a better player but builds your character as a person as well.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? Brother Rice football is a very big part of my life and i have been working towards it ever since last season ended.

What other sports do you play? Lacrosse, Intermural Basketball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? The friends that you make at Brother Rice are like none other. The teachers and coaches are all people you will learn to respect and admire.

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? Study law, music, and possibly engineering.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Cherish every moment you dont know how fast it goes by. Respect everyone you meet and you will get the same respect back. WORK HARD!

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? River Rouge Jr. Panthers

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 8

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Competitive atmosphere, everyone puts the team first, the team is like a family, coach Fracassa.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It has helped shape me as a man and as an athlete.

What other sports do you play? None, but I love all of them

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? It challenges me, helps me get the most out of my time there.

What is your favorite academic subject? Science, Health

What are your plans after graduation? To go to college and play football, be the best man that I can be. Be successful.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Give Brother Rice a chance, and you will grow to love it.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Berkeley Steelers

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 8

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Tradition

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It shows me that everything does not have to necessarily be done on your own. When you have good friends you can do anything together.

What other sports do you play? Basketball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? Tradition

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? To start work on my college major.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? Make alot of friends because they will be there even after school is done.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? Our Lady of the Lakes

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 9

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? Going out to the field every day and knowing that everyone is going to give it their all because we have a big game coming up that weekend. I love the competition and just being with all your teammates.

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? A big impact it makes you want to do good and succeed in everything you do not only football.

What other sports do you play?   Basketball

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? I like how it gets you ready for college and life after high school.

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? To go to college and hopefully play football.

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? To just make the best out of it, even though it can be really frustrating and challenging at times it will really make you a better person.

What football program did you play for before you came to Rice? nfwb vikings/ warner middle school

How many years of football, in all, have you played? 8

What do like best about Brother Rice Football? I love my teammates, winning big games, and of course unity dinners

What impact does Brother Rice Football have in your life? It challenges me to work hard and try to get better every day

What other sports do you play? Lacrosse manager

What do you like best about Brother Rice as a school? The brotherhood that we all have as students

What is your favorite academic subject? History

What are your plans after graduation? If my USC football scholarship falls through I will probably end up at central michigan

What advice would you give to an incoming freshman at Brother Rice? You get what you put into at Brother Rice work hard academically and at football and you'll be happy with the results