Name: Ian Pourciau
Nickname: Pooch
Year: Freshman
Position: LB
Height: 6'2
Weight: 225
Hometown: Baton Rouge, La.
High School: Parkview Baptist High
Major: Quantitative Economics
What do you want to do after graduation and why? Navy Air because flying has always been very interesting to me
Why did you choose Navy? The coaches and the location
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football? Do it. It will be worth it.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Striker or fullback. I played similar positions in high school
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? LSU, it's 5 minutes from my house
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Leadership, it's pretty easy and easy to stay engaged
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Calculus 2, I have a hard teacher
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Mrs. Melocio, she's super sweet
Favorite form of social media and why? Instagram, it is easily accessible and all of my friends and family use it
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? ESPN, so I'm always updated on sports
If you could have dinner with any 4 people at the Naval Academy who would you choose?: Admiral Buck,
Kip Frankland, Gunny Ellis and I'm not sure of the fourth
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Tennis. I've played it since I was little.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Any Youngboy Song
What is your dream vacation? Swiss Alps
How many teams should make the FBS Playoffs? 16
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? The teams we play are all good
Favorite Coach Newberry Saying: Success is based on your very best. There are three things you can control: Effort, Attitude, and Toughness
How would you describe Coach Chesnut's Offense: 1 yard at a time
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Bunch of Bullies
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2023? Alex Tecza
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2023? Landon Robinson
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Colin Ramos
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Will Harbour
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2023? Daba Fofana
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2023 and why? Jacob Busic, he will make a lot of big plays for us.
What are you most looking forward to in 2023? Dublin
