The Oklahoman`s Super 30: Stillwater`s Lance Petermann a fast learner after late start in football
(WorldNews Sport)

STILLWATER — Lance Petermann has spent most of his life as the biggest kid in school. As someone who towered over his classmates, he often received suggestions of how he should effectively use his size. “Everyone was always telling me, ‘Man you should play football,` and I just kept hearing that over-and-over,” Petermann said. “But my parents wouldn`t let me play little league.” His parents feared he`d learn bad habits playing youth football. So, Petermann grew up playing baseball instead, becoming a left-handed pitcher. It wasn`t until seventh grade that Petermann was allowed to try football. By then, he was nearly 6-feet. He played offensive and defensive line and instantly fell in love...