Football | 8/12/2021 3:14:00 PM
Name: Wyatt Terlaak
Year: Sophomore
Position: Guard
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 330
Hometown: Orange, CA
High School: El Modena
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Marine Ground or Aviation
Why did you choose Navy? The Brotherhood and the best place to go for my future
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? It is hard, but it will help you grow as a person more than anything else.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Defensive line, it's really the only other position I could do and be fast enough for.
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule who would you choose and why? USC. I am from that area and grew up a big USC fan, so it would be awesome to play in the Coliseum.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? English. We read a lot but there's a lot of substance in that class.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus II. It is a big step up from the first calculus class.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? LT Anderson, he makes history a fun class.
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, it's easy to keep up with friends and family all around the country.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Jocko Willink, he posts consistently motivating things every day.
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Baseball, I grew up playing it and I always want to see them be successful.
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Powerlifting, it would keep me in shape and let me do something I enjoy.
If you had to be quarantined with four people associated with Navy Football, who would you choose and why? Josh Pena,
Jim Berry,
Clay Cromwell and Coach Ingram. Josh and Clay would keep it fun, Jim would take care of us and Coach Ingram would make fun of us.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Don't Tread On Me-Metallica
What is your dream vacation? Hawai'i
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 8
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? There is a standard in the conference and every team works hard. I like that
Favorite Coach Niumatalolo quote: Choose the right
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Resilient
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2021 and why? Josh Pena, he's a solid offensive lineman and he should be a consistent force up front.
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2021 and why? Will Harbour, he plays with a motor and he should have a great year.
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team and why? Michael Salisbury, he's a SEAL candidate and he works insanely hard.
What player epitomizes Navy Football and why? Diego Fagot, he holds people accountable.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2021 and why? Xavier Arline, he should have a breakout year this year.
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2021 and why? Diego Fagot, he should have a solid year and will make plays
What was the biggest lesson you learned during COVID-19? Keep your friends close and look out for others.
What are you most looking forward to in 2021 now that things are back to "normal"? Just being a normal Mid and football player, without the hassle of quarantine and masks.
