Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Dom Maloney, Loyola football and baseball

Dom Maloney is a multi-year varsity player for the Ramblers. He played quarterback his sophomore and junior seasons and is a safety and co-captain for this year’s 10-1 Ramblers.

1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

When we play at home, I like to get dressed in front of the same locker that I did freshman year. And for away games, I listen to the same song before I take off my headphones, every time.

2. What is your dream job?

Probably to own my own clothing brand. I just think it would be really cool and I like designing clothes and stuff like that.

3. What are your earliest memories of football?

One of my first memories is during flag football, me and my friends and my other group of friends were playing and we lost on last the play of game in the championship. They were in our face after the game.

4. What’s been your top moment on a football field?

Winning the state championship sophomore year. Just like the happiness and knowing all the work paid off at the end.

5. Going from offense to defense, what’s that transition been like for you?

At the beginning, it was kind of tough, figuring out everything. As the season went on, it got a lot easier and I felt more like i belonged on defense.

6. What’s your favorite things to do off the field?

I’m a pitcher in baseball, so I just like to play catch with my brothers (Mikey, a freshman at Loyola; Vinny, seventh grader) or dad out in the yard.

7. If you could try another sport, what would it be?

Probably hockey. I think hockey is really fun to watch. It’s exciting. I used to be able to skate; probably not anymore.

8. If you’re in Walgreens with a couple bucks, what are you buying?

Probably a Reese’s (Peanut Butter Cups) and a blue or yellow Gatorade

9. What is something people don’t know about you?

I love music. I love to listen to music or try to play an instrument when I can. Right now, I’m trying to learn the guitar or the drums.

10. How does this team finish with a state title?

On the defensive side of the football, we have to be fundamentally sound, read our keys and be perfect, especially this week (versus St. Ignatius). Supporting the offense whenever we can, even when they’re struggling; they support us when we are. Staying as one unit.

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