Get 2 The Game inspired by American Family Insurance: Richie Petitbon

By Stephen Spiewak Oct 2, 2014, 12:20pm

Gonzaga lineman dominates the trenches.



Gonzaga (Washington, D.C.) quarterback Nick Johns has been mentioned in the discussion for MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors.

Richie Petibon, Gonzaga
Richie Petibon, Gonzaga
Photo by Patrick Kane
He most likely owes a debt of gratitude to his teammate and senior offensive lineman Richie Petitbon.

Though he projects as a guard in college, Petitbon often lines up at left tackle for Gonzaga, where he protects Johns' blind side.



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"As a captain of our football team, these guys look up to Richie," said Gonzaga first-year head coach Randy Trivers.

Gonzaga made national news in September when it dominated nationally-ranked Centreville 31-14 in a game that was televised by ESPN.

Now in the midst of Washington Catholic Athletic Conference play, Gonzaga sits at 4-1.

Petitbon ended his recruitment early when he announced in April that he was committing to Alabama. He's now one of four offensive linemen in the Crimson Tide's 2015 recruiting class.

According to 247Sports, Petitbon is the No. 54 recruit in the country and the nation's No. 3 offensive guard.



Petitbon and Gonzaga will enjoy a bye this week before getting set to take on league rival Archbishop Carroll.

Gonzaga seeks its first WCAC title since 2002.