Tommy DeVito Talks About His Most Hostile Environment
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Image: [Tommy DeVito, a quarterback for the New York Giants, discusses his high school rivalry being the most hostile environment he’s ever played in.]
Tommy DeVito, the New York Giants’ quarterback, recently shared his experience of playing in a highly competitive high school rivalry game. DeVito attended Don Bosco Prep in Ramsey, New Jersey, where his biggest rival was Bergen Catholic. Both schools are known for producing several NFL players and other professional athletes.
When asked about the most hostile environment he’s ever played in, DeVito mentioned that rivalry game. He described the atmosphere as intense, with 15,000 fans in the crowd and no one from his family attending the game. This experience, he said, was quite different from the games he has played in front of crowds of over 5,000 people.
Despite the challenges he faced during his time at Don Bosco Prep, DeVito has managed to make a name for himself in the NFL. He has taken over as the Giants’ quarterback after injuries to both Daniel Jones and Tyrod Taylor, and he has been performing well in his role. DeVito has completed 66.0% of his passes for 1,033 yards, eight touchdowns, and three interceptions. He has a 3-2 record as a starter, and the Giants have won one game in which DeVito replaced Jones mid-game after Jones suffered an ACL injury.
DeVito has also become a local hero, embracing his Italian heritage and earning the nickname “Tommy Cutlets” due to his mother’s cooking. He still lives in his childhood home in Cedar Grove, New Jersey, and has a 12-minute drive to MetLife Stadium.
As the Giants prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles, DeVito is focused on trying to snap the team’s four-game losing streak against the Eagles. The Eagles have won 21 of their last 26 games against the Giants.
In conclusion, Tommy DeVito’s experience playing in a highly competitive high school rivalry game has prepared him well for the challenges he faces in the NFL. Despite the hostile environment, DeVito has managed to excel as the Giants’ quarterback and has become a local hero in the process.
