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[su_spacer size=”40″] John Theus is a senior offensive lineman and tackle for the University of Georgia football team. He is a 2012 graduate of Bolles High School out of Jacksonville, Florida where he played varsity football for Corky Rogers. Theus was a member of the 2012 recruiting class for the Bulldawgs. As freshman, he played in and started all 14 games for UGA, making him one of only three true freshmen to start at offensive tackle for Georgia.
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Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
[su_spacer size=”20″] Major: Human Development and Family Sciences
[su_spacer size=”20″] Parents: Paul and Lori Theus
[su_spacer size=”20″] Siblings (ages): Nathan (23) Jeremiah (19)
[su_spacer size=”40″] Who has been your big influence while being a player at Georgia and why?
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My biggest influence has probably been my best friend, Faton Bauta. He’s the hardest worker on our team and he has really showed me what it means to be a teammate.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Do you have a game that sticks out in your mind as being one of your very best? What made it special?
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The game that always comes to mind is the LSU game this past 2014 season. I don’t remember my individual performance at all but the feeling and atmosphere at that game was unreal, it was definitely a team win.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Your favorite sport other than football and why?
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Favorite sport is basketball. I’ve played it my whole life and I actually get to score and touch the ball is why I enjoy it so much.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Who is your greatest role model and why?
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Greatest role model is my father and my brother Nathan. They’re two men of integrity and respect that they live their lives the way the Lord intended.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Do you have a funny story about a fellow offensive lineman you would like to share?
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I’ve witnessed Greg Pyke eat 50+ chicken wings at one sitting.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Your go to meal in Athens, why?
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Taqueria Del Sol. Best tacos and queso in all the land.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Your favorite band or song to listen to before games?
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Thunderstruck by AC/DC. I really like all of AC/DC’s stuff and listen to it before my games. It gets me going and it’s what I used to listen to before Pop Warner games with my Dad.

[su_spacer size=”40″] What have you found to be the best way to stay grounded with all the hoopla that surrounds being a Division One football player?
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My family keeps me grounded, both of my brothers play D-1 football as well so I’m nothing special in my family.

[su_spacer size=”40″] Besides being an NFL player, what is your dream job and why?
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Working with special education kids in some way. My mother did it when I growing up and I fell in love with the autistic kids in her classroom; it’s one of my passions.

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