Name: Blake Horvath
Nickname: Balakay
Year: Junior
Position: Quarterback
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 195
Hometown: Hilliard, Ohio
High School: Hilliard Darby
Major: Operations Research
What do you want to do after graduation and why? I'm not 100% certain but I'm leaning most toward becoming a pilot after graduating.
Why did you choose Navy? The prestige of the Naval Academy. It was the best place to set myself up for success after graduation, grow myself as a person, and to play FBS football.
What would you tell somebody that is considering coming to the Navy to play football? It's one of the best choices you'll ever make. Challenge yourself now so that you can be prepared for anything that comes your way.
If you could play another position, what position would you play and why? Center, because I can snap better than Hoke Smith
If you could choose any opponent for Navy to play that is currently not on the schedule, who would you choose and why? Ohio State, just because I spent my entire childhood in Columbus as a Buckeye fan. It would be cool to play them and have a lot of friends and family there.
Favorite class at the Naval Academy and why? Linear Programming. It's basically a class where you develop programs to find the most efficient way to do something based on the constraints you have. It was definitely a different way to approach math and coding but it was interesting.
Hardest class at the Naval Academy and why? Physics. Never want to take it again and any other answer is a lie.
Favorite teacher at the Naval Academy and why? Capt. Martinez. I am thankful that I've been able to have been taught by Capt. Martinez twice. He does so much to give you advice on life at the academy and after graduating. I've learned more from him than probably anyone else at this school.
Favorite form of social media and why? Twitter, by far the funniest place on the internet.
Favorite person to follow on social media and why? Jersey Jerry, he's my go to Steelers fan account during the NFL season.
If you could have dinner with any 4 people that are currently at the Naval Academy who would you choose and why? Vice Admiral Davids, Coach Jasper, Daba Fofana and Coach Nick Aloi
Favorite sport to follow at the Naval Academy outside of football and why? Women's Lacrosse. They've got a great team, they score tons of goals and the environment is electrict
If you didn't play football at Navy, what sport would you play and why? Baseball, just because all my best friends at home are playing college baseball and I think I could still be alright.
What song is playing on your headphones in the locker room right before taking the field? Unwritten— Natasha Bedingfield
What is your dream vacation? I'd say anywhere in Europe but if I had to choose one I'd say Greece.
What is the best thing about being in the American Athletic Conference? A lot of great teams and it's a challenge every week. There's never time to be complacent and look past an opponent.
What do you think about Army being in the American Athletic Conference? Weird for sure.
Favorite Coach Newberry Quote: The standard is the standard.
How would you describe Coach Cronic's Offense: Wouldn't want to play defense against it.
How would you describe Coach Volker's Defense: Focused and energetic
One word to describe a Navy Football player: Gritty
Who will be the surprise player on offense in 2024? Isaiah Bryant
Who will be the surprise player on defense in 2024? Job Grant
Who is the toughest player on the Navy football team? Kenzo Viteri
What player epitomizes Navy Football? Daba Fofana
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on offense in 2024? Alex Tecza
Who will be the Most Valuable Player on defense in 2024? Colin Ramos
What are you most looking forward to in 2024? December 14th.
Tell us one thing about you that most people don't know? I'm the best out of all my friends at Disc Golf.
Tell us one thing about you that would make a good feature story? I once had a small toy stuck up my nose for 7 years and never told anybody.
If there was a Movie about your Life what would it be called and who would play you? Cronic's Eleven and I'd probably want to be played by Ryan Gosling.
