The Plant City Dolphins’ Midgets team is in good standing right now, sitting at a 7-2 record going into the final game of the TCYFCC regular season. The boys just came up with a 30-6 win over the Brandon Lions on Saturday, Oct. 18, and head coach Eric Lawson credits middle linebacker Dawson Traffanstedt as a big part of that win.
How long have you been playing with the Dolphins?
Four or five years.
What do you like about playing football?
I get to hit people.
What’s your favorite position to play?
Linebacker.
Is that where you usually play?
Yes, I usually play middle linebacker.
You guys have had a pretty good season. Which game was your favorite?
I guess the Bucs game, because they were probably the hardest-hitting team. You could feel how hard they hit. We lost, but it was still fun.
What’s your favorite football team?
The Tampa Bay Bucs.
Who’s your favorite football player?
Derrick Brooks.
Do you play any other sports?
I played baseball and basketball. Football’s my favorite, though. I played baseball for the Plant City Little League, and basketball for Plant City … something.
What else do you like to do for fun?
That’s pretty much it. I love sports.
What’s your favorite movie?
“The Waterboy.” I like the part when he finally gets to play in the last game. He finally gets a chance.
Favorite book?
I like the Percy Jackson series.
Favorite video game?
Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
If you could play for any pro sports team, what would it be?
The Seattle Seahawks.
Do you like college football?
Yes, sir. I like the Florida Gators.
If you could meet any famous athlete, who would it be?
Marshawn Lynch, Seattle Seahawks running back.
What would you want to talk to him about?
How he runs the ball.
What would you say is the coolest thing you’ve ever done on a football field?
When I ran the ball against the East Bay Bucs, and I knocked a kid’s helmet off. (The play) was a blast, and I got the ball and ran over the middle linebacker. He started crying. I scored — it was about 65 yards.
