WESTMINSTER Silvidi enjoying life with Titans

The former Hubbard standout likes being close to home.
By BILL ALBRIGHT
VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT
NEW WILMINGTON -- For Glenn Silvidi, crossing the border into Pennsylvania seemed like the right move.
Coming out of Hubbard High following graduation, Silvidi found his way to Findlay University to play college football.
However, when things at Findlay were not all they were cracked up to be, Silvidi decided to head for Westminster College.
"They [Findlay] were the first team to offer me a full-ride package," said Silvidi. "I was a little hasty in making the decision, and when I got there, I discovered that I wasn't really crazy about being that far away [from home]. I decided to come back, give Westminster a try and so far, things have worked out great for me."
Silvidi admitted that although it was closer home, there was also something special about the program.
"There has always been sort of mystique about Westminster football," said Silvidi. "I heard a lot about the tradition here having won national championships, I liked the coaches a lot and they have a great program.
"It is also close enough to where I can get back home to the family, but far enough away to where I get the college experience. All around, it was just a good fit for me."
Obscure offensive lineman
The life of an offensive lineman is one of obscurity. For Silvidi and his fellow blockers known affectionately as the "Hogs", it's no big deal.
"I have been doing it all of my life," said Silvidi. "We don't get too much credit at times, but I guess it is just about personal satisfaction of doing your job. The coaches, the backs and true fans know what kind of job we do and after all, those are the people who count."
Silvidi, who plays both guard and tackle during most games, said playing multiple positions doesn't cause any problems.
"Since the first day of camp three years ago, [the coaches have] had us playing both sides of the line," recalls Silvidi. "It doesn't really matter at all to me where I have to line up because we have to be versatile and know what the other guys are doing anyway."
For the quarterback it might be tossing a touchdown pass, or for the running back, it might mean slashing through a hole into the end zone. However, for an offensive lineman, it simply boils down to the competition during the game.
"There is personal competition and team competition as well as a sense of pride on which team you are on," said Silvidi. "Football is a game where you can always get better no matter what level you are playing at. You can never play to your full potential and that is why it is nice to be able to go out there [in practice] and work hard every day so that you can play the best you can."