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Receiver/general manager adds another title
BY MIKE MASTOVICH
The Tribune-Democrat
Quenteen Robinson used his hands and speed to become the most prolific receiver in Johnstown indoor football history.
But Robinson might need his arm and some fancy footwork in the Johnstown Riverhawks’ game against the Tallahassee Titans on Saturday night at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
For the first time since his days at Greater Johnstown High School, Robinson is set to be under center instead of his familiar wide receiver spot. Because of injuries and instability at quarterback, Riverhawks coach Tony Penna Jr. is prepared to put the mobile Robinson at the position.
“We have a couple quarterbacks on our roster banged up,” Robinson, also the Riverhawks GM, said after a Wednesday practice at the War Memorial. “Our starter, Jarrod Highberger, is 5-1 (as a starter) but he might be out. For this week, basically, it looks like it’s going to be me. I’m going to have to take a bigger role and go back to the high school days. The last time I quarterbacked was in 1995 at Johnstown.
“It’s the same type of thing. We’ll be going out of the shotgun, mixing me around and moving guys around a little bit. Back in ’95 it was a run-and-shoot. Here, I’ll have a run-throw option. That’s going to be the biggest threat.”
Robinson has 60 receptions for 879 yards and 19 receiving touchdowns for the 5-5 Riverhawks. The 5-foot-10, 190-pounder has 1,033 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns overall.
His career totals include 105 touchdown receptions in four-plus seasons of indoor football in Johnstown with the Jackals (2000), J-Dogs (2001) and Riverhawks (since 2005).
But Robinson is versatile. At Greater Johnstown, he starred in football, wrestling and baseball before graduating in 1996. As a senior quarterback, he passed for 1,084 yards and 10 touchdowns, and rushed for 973 yards and 11 scores against WPIAL Quad South competition.
“Quenteen is such a phenomenal athlete,” Penna said. “He played quarterback in high school. It was kind of a no-brainer. We’ve actually been working on it for a few weeks because we have that instability at quarterback.”
Tallahassee brings an 8-2 record and formidable defense to the War Memorial.
“At first, they’ll look at the size and think, ‘Oh well, they have a smaller quarterback,’ ” Robinson said. “Then, they’ll realize they’re going to do a lot more running. I’m going to try to get in there and do the best I can. I’m a winner. I’m not looking at us losing a step. I’m looking to add something to it.”
Receiver/general manager adds another title
BY MIKE MASTOVICH
The Tribune-Democrat
Quenteen Robinson used his hands and speed to become the most prolific receiver in Johnstown indoor football history.
But Robinson might need his arm and some fancy footwork in the Johnstown Riverhawks’ game against the Tallahassee Titans on Saturday night at Cambria County War Memorial Arena.
For the first time since his days at Greater Johnstown High School, Robinson is set to be under center instead of his familiar wide receiver spot. Because of injuries and instability at quarterback, Riverhawks coach Tony Penna Jr. is prepared to put the mobile Robinson at the position.
“We have a couple quarterbacks on our roster banged up,” Robinson, also the Riverhawks GM, said after a Wednesday practice at the War Memorial. “Our starter, Jarrod Highberger, is 5-1 (as a starter) but he might be out. For this week, basically, it looks like it’s going to be me. I’m going to have to take a bigger role and go back to the high school days. The last time I quarterbacked was in 1995 at Johnstown.
“It’s the same type of thing. We’ll be going out of the shotgun, mixing me around and moving guys around a little bit. Back in ’95 it was a run-and-shoot. Here, I’ll have a run-throw option. That’s going to be the biggest threat.”
Robinson has 60 receptions for 879 yards and 19 receiving touchdowns for the 5-5 Riverhawks. The 5-foot-10, 190-pounder has 1,033 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns overall.
His career totals include 105 touchdown receptions in four-plus seasons of indoor football in Johnstown with the Jackals (2000), J-Dogs (2001) and Riverhawks (since 2005).
But Robinson is versatile. At Greater Johnstown, he starred in football, wrestling and baseball before graduating in 1996. As a senior quarterback, he passed for 1,084 yards and 10 touchdowns, and rushed for 973 yards and 11 scores against WPIAL Quad South competition.
“Quenteen is such a phenomenal athlete,” Penna said. “He played quarterback in high school. It was kind of a no-brainer. We’ve actually been working on it for a few weeks because we have that instability at quarterback.”
Tallahassee brings an 8-2 record and formidable defense to the War Memorial.
“At first, they’ll look at the size and think, ‘Oh well, they have a smaller quarterback,’ ” Robinson said. “Then, they’ll realize they’re going to do a lot more running. I’m going to try to get in there and do the best I can. I’m a winner. I’m not looking at us losing a step. I’m looking to add something to it.”
