Jack Logan ’24
EA’s star wide receiver, Neo Vossschulte ‘22, is known for living the stripes, bringing the EA community success and unity both on and off the field. His commitment to football and his teammates unifies the team and helps them succeed as a group, making him a true team leader.
Photo Courtesy of Neo Vossschulte
Ever since Vossschulte started playing football in 3rd grade, he has been in love with the sport. He stated, “Being around football my whole life after that really inspired me to start playing.” He later went on to say, “I really love the physical nature of football and how demanding the sport really is.” Growing up, Vossschulte never had one specific role model, rather he looked up to the people who inspired him saying, “I looked up to the guys older than me who were close to my age. For example, when I was a 3rd grader it was the 5th graders and when I was a Freshman it was the Seniors.” He went on to add, “I look up to people with really good character, such as the people who remain humble and try to use what they have for good things.”
Vossschulte is a standout receiver on the football team. Teammate Mekhi Rodgers ‘22 says, “When he is not scaring opposing defensive backs, he is a vocal leader who is doing all he can to help the team with tips and keeping morale and energy high.” Todd Fairlie, Head Varsity Football Coach, comments, “Neo is very talented and works very hard. He is a good model for young guys and is just a great addition to the football team.”
Not only is Vossschulte an important part of the team on the field, but he also plays an important role when he is off the field. Vossschulte has focused on being a good teammate and setting a good example for younger, incoming players by showing how hard everyone should be working and looking to always help each other out. Fairlie stated, “He is involved, driven, and engaged, who is contributing to the team by giving the underclassmen tips and hyping up the team.”
This past July, Vossschulte committed to The U.S. Military Academy at West Point. When asked why he decided to choose West Point, he states, “West Point will give me the best chance to make a change in the world and inspire others.” Vossschulte continues, “West Point is a lot more than football and being able to represent the country is important.”
Vossschulte is not afraid of a challenge, and with military training, football practice, and rigorous classes, his college experience will be tough. Fairlie says that West Point was particularly “up front about their demands and their expectations and what Vossschulte will go through next year. It [West Point] is going to be a challenge but he has risen to the occasion every time we have challenged him here.” Fairlie continues, “But since he has been very interested with this idea from the jump so I think it will be a really good fit for him.”
Vossschulte was very quick to shout out Bryce Cooper ‘22, a teammate with whom he shares a special connection, saying, “He has done so much more for me than he thinks he has.” Cooper shares similar remarks about Neo, saying, “He brings another level of expertise to the team as well as support.”
Vossschulte is ingrained in the EA community because he leads by example and lives the stripes. He is an outstanding receiver who never fears an opposing defender, but his love for the game and his teammates, who he refers to as brothers, is extremely valuable.