Andrew Papoccia

Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Coach, Friend, Illinois State University graduate, proudly employed by Wahl Clipper

[Jahsxiah Gibson @JahsxiahGibson]

I am not ashamed of my journey. My life will be a testimony.
But if I could offer a word of advice to any freshman, sophomore or junior athlete in high school it would be to just listen bro. All them adults in your life not just talking to talk. They been here longer. They done bumped they head already. They trying to save you from doing the same thing.

Do not make the mistake of thinking your talent alone is enough. It’s not. Talent open doors. Character and grades keep you there. And if you already messed up, if your GPA not where it should be, if your name been in rooms for the wrong reasons… don’t quit. Keep digging. You can climb out the hole the same way you dug it.

Class of 29, 28 and 27 hear me.

Take your grades serious.
Choose who you hang around wisely.
Protect your name. Word spreads fast if you a crash out.
Respect authority. Nobody riding for you like your parents and coaches.
Work hard when nobody clapping.
Do not wait until senior year to lock in. That GPA do not lie.
I’m still figuring it out myself. I’m struggling but I know God got me.

Be intentional.
Lock in early. Pray. Show up ready to work.

I’m learning the hard way that my future is being built in the small decisions I make today.

Start now.

[NFL @NFL]

Caleb Williams made the throw of the year 4 different times 🎯

[The Wieners Circle @TheWienerCircle]

Is this real life, or is the just fantasy?! Free hot dogs again Tuesday motherfuckers!

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@OlsonAndrew17 you have a long ways to go.

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@OlsonAndrew17 Ask and you shall receive. M2 is in the house.

[View From The West @ViewFromWestPod]

The Comets are IN.

(6) @NewmanFootball1 will host (11) Chicago Hope in the first round of the Class 1A Playoffs.

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@Floydsbarber

[Taylor McGregor @Taylor_McGregor]

Mike Tauchman hits 2 opposite field homers and shouts out Floyd’s barbers 🤝 #Cubs

[Justin Stevenson @NewmanCC_AD]

This guy has been amazing to watch throughout his career. Tonight he surpassed the Newman all-time scoring record. Tomorrow he aims to take on the legacy of a 2,000 point scorer. How else would he break the scoring record? 👇👇

[Newman Football @NewmanFootball1]

2023 🏈 Roll on Blue Machine. 🔵⚪️🏈
Thank you Seniors.

[Newman Football @NewmanFootball1]

“CARRY THE FLAG TODAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CARRIED IT BEFORE YOU!” Throwing it back, can you feel the nostalgia? 🔵⚪️🏈 #newmanfootball #beaboutit #rollon

[Barstool Sports @barstoolsports]

No Take Backs: After Months Of Speculation, EA Sports Confirms That We're Getting NCAA Football In Summer Of 2024 https://t.co/881IG1mtUr

[Danny Schaechter 🏝️🏈🐾 @CoachDShack]

Why lifting with your teammates matters:

“The culture and leadership and encouragement and the team bonding take steps and reps as well.”

— Josh Storms, Florida State Director of Football Strength and Conditioning

[Dan Wussow @Dan_Wussow]

FINAL: Newman 3, Chicago Hope 2

@comets_baseball is headed to state!

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@Ky1eLong 1) Firenze?
2) Danny DeVito? 😆

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@Ky1eLong If you’re at the right spot, they shouldn’t even ask how you want it. The Fiorentina only comes one way, seared but rare. 🥩

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@RexChapman

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

‘Merica better step up its game this 4th!

[Colin Cowherd @colincowherd]

Napoli won its first Serie A title in 33 years.

[Andrew Papoccia @APapoccia]

@coachpistole He will be on the field soon in Champaign, kid can play!

[Justin Stevenson @NewmanCC_AD]

Newman High School is looking for a week 4 football game in 2023 (9/15 or 9/16). We can host or travel. Newman is a 1A school of 178 students. We are willing to travel out-of-state to play. We could be willing to play up in 2a, 3a, or 4a (~600 students). Please RT.

[Newman Football @NewmanFootball1]

Congrats to the 5th/6th grade SV Saints on their conference championship win in OT! Great group of competitors! #hardware #BEABOUTIT