WPIAL Alum Q&A – Quad Law

By: HSSN Staff
Monday, December 5, 2016 | 11:34 PM

While the football season is still ongoing for four WPIAL teams, the majority of high school and college teams have concluded their seasons. For many seniors at both levels, it’s the final time they will play in a competitive game. Former Ringgold star Quad Law recently concluded his college career at Gannon University, but he made quite an impact in his many years on the gridiron.

Law has been a name synonymous with Rams football for the better part of a decade, as both Quad and his younger brother, Nico, played QB and helped guide the team to tremendous success. In his junior season of 2010, Quad helped lead Ringgold to an undefeated regular season, although the team fell to Central Valley in the first round of the playoffs. That campaign, Law attempted only 24 passes, but rushed for just shy of 600 yards and scored six times on the ground.

As a senior, Law produced more prolific totals, as he nearly reached 600 yards through the air, and more than 1,2000 on the ground, along with 16 rushing touchdowns. The Rams went 8-3, including a first-round playoff victory against Highlands, before losing again to Central Valley in the quarterfinals. For his play, Law was named a first-team performer in both All-Conference and All-State.

After his time at Ringgold wrapped up, Law matriculated to Gannon University, where he became an impact freshman for the Golden Knights. In his first season, Law smoothly transitioned to receiver, starting two games. During that 2012 season, he caught 37 passes for 358 yards, and had nearly 300 yards on kickoff returns, too. Gannon struggled though, compiling a record of 3-8.

Law was even better as a sophomore, and his improvement was reflected in both his individual numbers and the team’s performance. He caught 47 passes for a team-leading 648 yards, and four touchdowns. Law also showed his special-teams prowess, adding more than 600 return yards, including a 93-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. More importantly, the Golden Knights finished with a winning record, at 6-5.

In 2014, Law’s numbers declined, as he played in only six contests. In those games, he produced 24 catches for 262 yards, and Gannon finished 9-2.

Law was unable to take the field for his senior season in 2015 because of injury, but was granted another year of eligibility, and was able to take the field with his brother, who also joined the Golden Knights. As a result, he returned to health this season, and proved that he hadn’t lost a step. He played in all 11 games, recording 52 catches for 598 yards and four touchdowns, including a score in his final game against Millersville. He also rushed for more than 100 yards, and again was a factor in the return game, with almost 400 yards. Gannon, however, had just a 5-6 season.

With his playing days behind him at Gannon, Law answered questions about his recovery from injury, the dynamic of playing with his brother, and what he’d buy first if he was a millionaire.
 

Q: How did you grow as a player during your five years at Gannon?

A: I feel like I matured a lot after having to face a lot of adversity throughout my five years. My first challenge was adapting to playing wide receiver full time, because I played quarterback in high school. Transitioning from quarterback in high school to receiver in college was a big change. In addition, I had to overcome a few surgeries. But all of that just made me want to work harder and get better.

Q: You received a medical redshirt in 2015. What was the injury, and how were you able to come back to the field and play at a high level again?

A: I broke and dislocated my ankle. I had surgery where they placed a plate and eight screws in my leg. The rehab was long and hard. I was in the pool, doing resistance workouts, and a lot of strength therapy. Then once I got back on the field, I just had to get over the fear of injuring it again.

Q: Now that your senior season has concluded, what will you miss most about playing?

A: I miss all of it. From waking up at 6:30 a.m. for meetings, two-a-days during camp and Saturdays going to war with my brothers. I miss almost everything about being a college football player.

Q: How did Gannon fare compared to the goals the team set prior to the season?

A: We fell very short of what we really wanted to accomplish, which was a championship. We were a young team and had to depend on a handful of freshmen to step up and make plays for us, so there was a learning transition. We matured and improved as the season progressed, but we fell short of our ultimate goal.

Q: Your brother Nico also plays on the team, often at the same position. How is the interaction between you two on the field and off?

A: It was great. I know he looks up to me, so that was another reason I knew that I had to mature on and off the field, so that I could be the role model he needed. It was a great experience to play college football with my brother and I’m really glad I was able to do that.

Q: What led to your decision to attend Gannon?

A: Honestly, I signed late because I felt like a lot of schools just lost interest. After signing day, I got a call from Coach Rzyczycki and he said that he had an offer for me. I went on my visit and liked everything about the university and what he wanted out of his program.

Q: What is your major and ideal future profession?

A: I am an interdisciplinary studies major with a focus in psychology and business. I want to help young kids who are troubled get on the right path and be successful in life.

Q: Which class has been your favorite, and which one was the most difficult?

A: My favorite class was my weight training class because mostly all we had to do was lift weights. The most difficult class I had to take was chemistry.

Q: You had a prolific career at Ringgold. What was your fondest memory there?

A: Scoring the game-sealing touchdown against Franklin Regional my junior year was probably my fondest memory.

Q: Ringgold is obviously famous for Joe Montana. Did you ever meet him or hear any stories that stood out?

A: I have never met him, but heard he was an alright guy, though.

Q: Who is your favorite pro athlete?

A: De’Anthony Thomas

Q: What is your favorite song to get you ready for a game?

A: No specific song, but anything that Lil Wayne made.

Q: If you were a millionaire, what is the first thing you’d buy?

A: I would get Chipotle catered to my house.

Q: Have you done the mannequin challenge?

A: Yes.