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Watch out for Josh Mahoney this season, playing for the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) Panthers. This high school standout from Sioux Falls, SD has been impressing everyone who sees him play since he first dressed in the Pathers’ purple and gold. Josh has played every single game since his first, in 2006. His impressive stats and inspiring attitude make him someone we should expect to see great things from.

 

 

Even in high school, we knew we should keep an eye on him. His senior year he was the Gatorade South Dakota player of the year. He was also first team all-state twice and three times a first team all-conference. Josh’s high school record includes rushing for 1,031 yards, 19 touchdowns, and 275 tackles. Also a successful wrestler, he placed third at states in 2004 and seventh in 2003.

 

He doesn’t have much time outside of football and school, but when he does have a few free minutes, Josh likes watching Lost on TV, riding his bike in Wyeth Park, near UNI, or reading. In an interview at UNI he said, “Playing college football and doing well in school is difficult, but I also think it helps me to keep things balanced in my life. Football has given me a lot of self-discipline.” This self discipline is easily evident in Josh’s academic success.

 

Not only is this guy a powerhouse on the field, he’s also incredibly successful academically. He graduated high school first in his class with a 4.0 grade point average. And just because he’s a star player on a division 1 football team doesn’t mean he’s slacking in his academics in college either. Josh still carries a 4.0 GPA at UNI while studying for a degree in economics and a minor in English. In today’s game, with strategy being almost as important as skill itself, his mind is as great as asset as his strength.

 

Josh’s 6’1”, 235 lb build has helped him to be slated as one of UNI’s starting outside linebackers for this season. Keep track of this guy, he’s good!