ABOUT
Pat was the most dominant blocker Girard High School ever had. A four year starter at Girard, Meyer received first team All-MVC honors twice, All Trumbull County 1st team honors three times, first team All-Northeast Ohio twice and was selected NorthEast Ohio's “Offensive Lineman of the Year". He was Girard's first lineman to be selected All-State in 1989. He went on to be a four year starter at Colorado State, earning 2nd team All-WAC in 1992 and 1993 and 1st team AlI-WAC in 1994. Pat was a two time Academic All-WAC selection before signing a free agent contract with the N.F.L.'s Arizona Cardinals. He has served as strength and conditioning coach for NC State and Memphis State.
accomplishments
- He excelled as a four-year starter on the football team, showcasing his skills as an offensive lineman.
- Received numerous accolades for his exceptional performance at the high school level:
- Earned first team All-Mahoning Valley Conference (MVC) honors twice.
- Named to the All-Trumbull County 1st team three times.
- Achieved first team All-Northeast Ohio recognition twice.
- Recognized as Northeast Ohio's "Offensive Lineman of the Year."
- Became Girard's first lineman to be selected as All-State in 1989.
- His skill and dedication earned him a scholarship to play football at Colorado State University.
- Pat Meyer continued his success at the collegiate level, starting as an offensive lineman for four years.
- During his time at Colorado State:
- Earned 2nd team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) honors in 1992 and 1993.
- Achieved 1st team All-WAC honors in 1994.
- Maintained a strong academic record, earning two Academic All-WAC selections.
- His performance and dedication caught the attention of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals, leading to a free agent contract.
- After his playing career, he transitioned into coaching, working as a strength and conditioning coach for NC State and Memphis State.
- Pat Meyer's legacy is marked by his exceptional skills, dedication to the game, and success both as a player and a coach.
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