Name: Alex Tecza

Nickname: AT

Year: Junior

Position: B-Back/T-Back

Height: 6'0

Weight: 204

Hometown: Pittsburgh

High School: Mount Lebanon 

Major: Cyber Operations 

What do you want to do after graduation and why?  Marine Corps or Navy Intel/Cryptologic Warfare. 

Why did you choose Navy?  The opportunity is bar none and presents an advantage in life after school and football. 

What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to Navy to play football?  It's bigger than football. The school requires a lot of hard work off the field and in the classroom. If you are considering Navy, you must be willing to excel in all the other aspects and challenges the Academy sets forth. 

If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Safety. I played safety in high school and I feel that it fits my athletic ability the best. 

If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Penn State. They were my favorite team growing up and the atmosphere at Beaver Stadium is incredible

Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why?  Pre-Modern history. I love learning about ancient times and how people survived.

Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why?  Physics. I never learned physics before I came to the academy and I definitely struggled with some of the material. 

Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why?   Professor Messenger. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He taught the material extremely well and made a boring calculus class fun to come to. 

Favorite form of social media and why?  Instagram. I think instagram reels are hilarious and find myself scrolling for hours before bed.  

Favorite person to follow on social media and why?  James Hype. He is one of my favorite DJs and his lifestyle seems like a lot of fun. 

If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Coach Jasper, because he always has awesome stories and is great at giving advice, Superintendent VADM Davids, because even though she has only been here a short time, she seems like a great leader and an even better person. Shane Reynolds, because he is one of the goofiest kids on the team and someone I am super close with and my CO, Lt. Turnbull, because he always has stories about him playing football in college and is a great mentor. 

Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why?  Lacrosse, because I played in high school and enjoy watching and playing the sport. I also know a few of the guys that play on the team. 

If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Lacrosse, I have experience playing the sport. 

What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field?  Any house song 

What is your dream vacation?  A trip to bora bora 

What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference?  The teams we get to play and the level we compete at. 

What do you think about Army being in the American Athletic Conference? I think it's a good opportunity for us to grow the academies even more. I think a lot more recruits will be looking towards all the academies now that army is in our conference. 

Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: Before the season last year, he told me "you are going to be the best newcomer of the season, I guarantee it" 

How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: It's going to be super explosive, with a lot of window dressing and eye candy to confuse the defense 

How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense:  Fast. Everyone flies to the ball and you always have to be on your toes as an offensive player.

One word to describe a Navy Football player: Persistent 

Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024?  Blake Horvath 

Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024?  Jaxson Campbell 

Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team?  Kyle Jacob or Kenneth McShan 

What player epitomizes Navy Football?   Colin Ramos 

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024?  Eli Heidenreich 

Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024?  Landon Robinson 

What are you most looking forward to in 2024?  Proving everyone wrong  

Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I DJ a little bit 

Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? I was an All-American lacrosse player 

If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you? Lightweight, played by Ryan Reynolds