Arguably the most coveted position in all of sports is the quarterback position on the football field.

Eastside Bulldogs quarterback Kyle Tief, who finished the 2017 season as the Bulldogs starting signal caller, is pushing himself as hard as possible at spring practice sessions. The Bulldogs, who captured back-to-back Northwest Junior College Football League (NWJCFL) titles in 2015 and 2016, fell back to the middle of the pack last fall finishing with an overall record of 5-4. The 21-year-old Highline High School alumnus wants to lead the Bulldogs back to a championship in 2018.

“We are trying to go undefeated,” Tief said.

Tief was thrilled toward the end of last year when he was inserted into the starting lineup.

“In all honesty, I was like. ‘Shoot, I finally get to play.’ I went out there and just had as much fun as I possibly could,” Tief said. “I love to throw it (football). Even if I’m pressured I will look for a pass before I run. I wouldn’t say I’m the strongest armed quarterback but I definitely know how to play the game with my head. That is my strength.”

Tief said he’s always been a lead-by -example type of player but plans to be more vocal on the field this season.

“In the past I have sat back but this year I’m trying to step out of my comfort zone and be a talking on the field leader. I also went to make sure we get the guys together (off field gatherings) type of a thing going,” Tief said.

Recently the Bellevue Reporter had an opportunity to ask Tief a few questions about his life away from the football field.

Bellevue Reporter: What is your favorite movie of all time?

Kyle Tief: When I was a kid I loved the “Fox and the Hound.” I like foxes and wolves.

BR: What is your biggest pet peeve?

KT: People who smack their lips when they are eating. I hate that.

BR: How many text messages do you send per day?

KT: I probably send 500 maybe.

BR: What is your favorite hobby away from football?

KT: I like camping. I also make short films.

BR: If you could pick one person to go to dinner with, who would it be?

KT: I would like to meet Aaron Rodgers (NFL quarterback). I look up to him. I’m a Green Bay Packers fan.

BR: Where do you see yourself in five years?

KT: I’m going to be pretty damn successful.

BR: What kind of music are you listening to the most in your iPod?

KT: I don’t listen to what most people listen to. I like to listen to indie folk kind of stuff. I like acoustic music.

BR: What is your dream vacation spot?

KT: I kind of want to go Bora Bora but I also want to go to Ireland. One of those two for sure.