Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.
Caleb Chaffin
NAME: Caleb Chaffin
PARENTS: Lana and Lynn Chaffin
SIBLINGS: Clift, he’s 13.
FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Math
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? I like to hang out with my friends and just relax.
FAVORITE FOOD: Steak
FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Country music, probably Jason Aldean
FAVORITE MOVIE: The Replacements
FAVORITE TV SHOW: Cops Reloaded
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A KID? Probably my RC Playtoy four wheeler.
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL? I plan to go to college and become a physical therapist at either Henderson or UCA.
OTHER THAN YOUR PARENTS, WHO HAS HAD THE BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON YOUR LIFE? My older cousin, Trey, and my aunt and uncle; Trey, because he’s always taught me when it gets tough it’s going to just keep getting tougher but you’ve got to push through it; and my aunt and uncle have always had my back on everything I’ve done.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT FOOTBALL? Hitting people.
POSITION: Right guard
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE SEASON SO FAR? The season’s going pretty good. It can be better. We’re working hard.
WHAT’S IT GOING TO TAKE FOR THE TEAM TO BE SUCCESSFUL THE REST OF THE SEASON? Picking up blocks and making sure everybody’s doing their part as a team, make sure everybody’s got each other’s back; don’t criticize, just pick them up, make them feel better.
INDIVIDUALLY, WHAT ABOUT YOUR GAME ARE YOU MOST CONFIDENT ABOUT? My run blocking because I like to be physical.
WHAT DO YOU WORK HARDEST TO IMPROVE? My pass blocking, I’m not too good on my feet.
AFTER YOU’RE THROUGH PLAYING FOOTBALL AT BHS, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL REMEMBER MOST FONDLY ABOUT IT? I’ll probably remember the Salt Bowl, how it’s kind of weird playing in front of all those people but it’s fun at the same time. You get real nervous before the game but you feel comfortable during the game.
