Schaben spotlighted by the American Rivers Conference
Each week throughout the 2023-24 academic year, the American Rivers Conference (A-R-C) will feature one male and one female student-athlete. The spotlights will be posted every Thursday. Student-athletes are selected by their institution.
Quick Hits
Name: Wyatt Schaben
Institution: Simpson College
Hometown (High School): Harlan, Iowa (Harlan)
Year: 5th year
Sport: Football
Major: Health and Exercise Science, PE
Why did you choose Simpson?
I chose Simpson because it was close to Des Moines, and I really liked their weight room
What do you most enjoy about competing at the Division III level in one of the best conferences in the country, the American Rivers Conference?
I think the thing I enjoy most about competing at the D3 level is the fact that everyone is continuing to play because they love the game and not just to be on scholarship
What is your favorite sports memory?
My favorite sports memory would probably be playing in the dome in high school
What is your favorite thing to do when not competing?
Hanging out with friends, watching sports, and playing golf
What is your career ambition/goal?
would love to coach high school football
When not competing, where can you be found?
Playing MLB the Show
What is your top bucket list item?
Probably traveling outside of the country
Who is your most influential person in your life?
My mom
Flash round. What is your favorite…?
Restaurant? Texas Roadhouse
Spot on campus? Kent
TV show? Family Guy
Movie? Step Brothers
Holiday? Christmas
Place to travel for a game? Buena Vista
Food? Mexican
Song? Truck Bed - Hardy
Sports team? New Orleans Saints
Professional athlete? Drew Brees
Vacation spot? Florida
