Clarion Athletics

BRIAN PALMIERE                                                               LB, 5-10, 220, SENIOR

Tarentum                               Deer Lakes H.S.                    Sports Management

COACH SAYS: Brian is a three year starter at inside linebacker … Poised for his best season … Started as a true freshman  in 2011 … All-PSAC potential … Strongest player on the team … Plays physical … Has a nose for the ball … Hits hard every play … Fearless competitor … Great against the run … Improved pass coverage … Ready for big season … Clarion Scholar Athlete … CLARION: 2013 – 8 Games … 24 tackles, 2 tfl’s … Injured in Kutztown season opener … Missed next 3 games … Game High 6 tackles, 1 tfl vs West Chester … 2012 – 11 Games – Led team with 89 tackles, 8 24 tackles, 2 tfl’s … Mercyhurst & L.H. … 2011 – 9 Games … 43 tackles, 5 sacks, 12 tfl’s, 1 fumble return (52 yds. Vs Mercyhurst) … Game high 6 hits, 3 sacks, 4 tfl’s vs Millersville … HS BACKGROUND: Deer Lakes & coach Todd Hazlett … First team All-Conference RB & LB … Allegheny Conference “Offensive Player of the Year” … 3 FB & 2 Track letters … PERSONAL: Son of George & Michele Palmiere … Brothers Vinnie and Billy … FAVORITES: Food- Lasagna, Chicken Alfredo; Music- Country; Singer- Kenny Chesney, Luke Bryan; Team- Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, Penguins; Athlete- Jerome Bettis, Julian Howsare, Le’Veon Bell.