What happens when you take a local college football star, mix in some swagger, and put him on the WOLF PACK? The answer is Ian Petit, who plays rusher and center for the exciting WOLF PACK. Petit hails from Natrona Heights, a town about 20 minutes north of Pittsburgh. As the primary rusher for the WOLF PACK, Petit relishes his role as the “attack dog” for his team. “I bring some size, a little quickness from the middle,” he said. Playing football comes naturally to Petit as he attended Slippery Rock University on an athletic scholarship. He played defensive end.
Mr. Petit graduated from Slippery Rock in 2008, earning a Bachelor’s in Human Resources and Information Systems. As a college student Petit excelled as a part-time employee with Future Computing Solutions, Inc. There he received several promotions leading to his current full-time position with the company.
While the PFFL features an array of talented athletes, Petit is an athlete and a champion. Just before registering with the PFFL for the spring 2010 season, Petit and his fellow wolves won the PISA League championship. The current version of the Wolf Pack is comprised of 5 players from the championship team, and three teachers who teach at Frazier High School in Pittsburgh.

Right now the WOLF PACK is running wild with victories in the first two weeks of the season. While the team appears to be clicking on all cylinders, Petit admits that initially the re-built WOLF PACK team struggled to establish some chemistry. “The first week was a little rough,” Petit said. “The second week we kina brought everything together. I think we’re playing good because we’re playing within our roles.”

Obviously the PFFL brain trust is aware that the beginning stages of a new league can be overwhelming, especially when many of the players have played in the rival PISA league. However, Petit appreciates the level of competition that the PFFL offers. “I think the level of competition is a little higher, but I like our chances,” he said.

Petit provided more glowing endorsements of the PFFL. He said, “I’m impressed with how the league’s run. With all that you guys bring as far as stats, video, articles, and the website— I think it’s a head above the other leagues.”

In the WOLF PACK’s 31-nothing beatdown victory over CARNEGIE FC, Petit recorded 2 safeties. Defensive performances like Petit have PFFL officials looking at him as potential Defensive Player of the Year candidate. Based on his individual efforts and his team’s play, Petit sees his team being a contender for the PFFL title. “We expect to be in the championship game.”