Video Interview with Gaziano Offensive Lineman Award winner Matt Welch.mp4

On January 23, 2011, Matt Welch of South Portland High School was named the Frank J. Gaziano, Offensive Lineman of the Year. In this interview, he talks about what the winning the Inaugural Gaziano Award means to him and how he thinks the popularity of the award will continue to grow in the future.

The scholarship and awards program for Maine high school football linemen was created in memory of Frank J. Gaziano, founder of National Distributors and a former college All American and professional football player with a life-long passion for local sports. Funding for the scholarships was provided by National Distributors.

Welch from South Portland and student of South Portland High School is the captain of the school's football and track team. He is a recent winner of the Bill Murphy Lineman Award and was named the Team MVP by the Quarterback Club.

Welch, age 18, is a Southern Maine Activities Association (SMAA) Academic All-Star and High Honor Student, ranked 35 of 185 students. In addition to his athletic and academic success, he is also a member of the National Honor Society and World Language Honor Society.

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Sports

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• Gaziano Award
• National Distributors

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yea welchyyy!!!!!!

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