On Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2016, Pennsbury seniors Mike Alley and Luke Snyder were recognized for committing to continue their football careers at the collegiate level. To view photos of the event, please visit the Photo Gallery.
Mike Alley – West Chester University (Football)
Major: Business
Final list of colleges: West Chester, Lehigh, Bucknell, Monmouth, Ithaca
Reasons for choosing West Chester: “I loved the coaches at West Chester, and I thought it would be a 
great fit for me. The coaches helped me out a lot – they brought me in, and the guys on the team took me right under their wing. They showed me the ropes as soon as I got up there. I think I’ll have a great career up there athletically as well as academically.”
What was the progression that led you to competing in football at the collegiate level? “I’ve been playing football since I was four years old, and it’s every little kid’s dream to be putting on a professional uniform and playing at a big D-1 school. As I got older and played in high school and played in a great program for a great coach like coach Snyder here at Pennsbury, you establish relationships and make a bunch of brothers out there on the field. It hits home when you realize all the hard work you’ve done all your life finally is paying off to go to a great school like West Chester to continue your athletic career.”
Coach Galen Snyder says: “Mike has been a great leader for us the last two years. He’s a big, strong kid, and he really throws the ball well. He has all the ingredients you want as a quarterback. Mike rushed for over a thousand yards and he threw for almost 900. He had 13 rushing touchdowns and 13 passing touchdowns. Twenty-six touchdowns out of your quarterback is pretty good production. He only had five turnovers – two turnovers and three interceptions, and two of the interceptions were at the end of games where he threw it in the end zone. Twenty-six touchdowns to a five-turnover ratio is pretty good.”
About Mike:
Favorite food: “I like everything.”
Favorite movie: Remember the Titans
Favorite music: Pre-game Music
Luke Snyder – Kutztown University (Football)
Major: Criminal Justice
Final list of colleges: Kutztown, Shippensburg, West Chester
Reasons for choosing Kutztown: “Kutztown was always where I wanted to go. I just feel like it’s my style. 
It’s hard to explain, but it’s my style of play - the guys around there are hard hitters, they’re gritty, and I like that. That’s why I’m really interested in the football program over there.
“Academic-wise, they said that they’ll be on me. I’ll have freedom like everyone does, but it’s kind of cool to know they’ll be on you a little bit.”
What was the progression that led you to playing football at the collegiate level? “Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to play in college because it’s tough. Football is tough in high school, and it’s tough to get to the next level. I just love football, I stuck with it, and I’m really glad I made this decision to play in college. I think it will really benefit me.”
Coach Galen Snyder says: “Luke played a very valuable role on our team on both sides of the ball. He was our leading tackler for two years, and he did a great job blocking and even catching the ball out of the backfield for us. He’s a good athlete, and he has tenacity. He’s a physical player.”
About Luke:
Favorite food: Pizza
Favorite drink: Mountain Dew
Favorite movie: Step Brothers
Favorite music: Rock/Three Days Grace
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