Ryan Peterson likes to tackle.

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind senior likes tackling so much, he recorded 24 during a 60-6 win over Pikes Peak Christian last Thursday.

“I just wanted the score to be high,” the linebacker said. “I really like to tackle, so we just tried to give the ball to the offense as much as we could.”

Peterson, who also plays guard, will help lead the Bulldogs as they travel to Cheyenne Wells this week for the first round of 8-man playoffs.

QUICK HITS

When did you start playing football?

I was in 5th grade, and they let me start playing with the middle school team. I just really liked tackling people.

Are you from Colorado Springs?

I was born in Longmont, but I moved here when I was 2.

What do you like to do when you’re not in school or practicing?

I like to play on the computer and watch movies. I just saw SAW  6, which I really liked. I love scary movies.

Do you play other sports?

Yes, I wrestle and then my junior year I started playing basketball.

You take college classes in the morning, is that right?

Yes, I go to the AVP (Area Vocational Program). I’m in my second year of welding classes, which I really like.

What are your plans for next year?

I’m going to go to RIT (Rochester Institute of Technology), and I want to do well there and get a good job.

MULTIPLE CHOICE 

What’s your favorite fall/winter holiday?  Halloween ( ) Thanksgiving ( ) Christmas (x) New Year’s ( )

Favorite Denver sports team? Nuggets ( ) Avs ( ) Broncos (x) Rockies ( )

What subject in school do you like best? English ( ) Math (x) Science ( ) History ( )

Favorite restaurant? Chipotle ( ) Panera ( ) Red Robin (x) Qdoba ( )

Best football movie? The Replacements ( ) Friday Night Lights (x) Remember the Titans ( ) We are Marshall ( )

Ryan Peterson, who had 24 tackles last week, was back at work with his teammates on Monday. Photo by MARK REIS, THE GAZETTE