GROVE CITY — While some dread the calls and the emails and the texts, Foster Reznor enjoyed them.

To the Grove City High senior, the recruiting process was fun.

And maybe a little stressful.

“I thought I did handle it well,” said Reznor, who was a highly sought-after recruit as a standout running back and defensive back on the Eagles' football team. “It was a little stressful, but I tried to keep an open mind and enjoy it. I mean, people wanted me to play for them. That's the only opportunity you're going to get in life for people to recruit you like that.”

Ultimately, Reznor chose Gannon University to continue his academic and football career.

It was by no means an easy decision. The 5-foot-11, 187 pound Reznor had interest from Mercyhurst University, Indiana (Pa.) University, Slippery Rock University and several small Division I and I-AA schools.

Reznor, who is also a starting guard on the Grove City basketball team, said his choices came down to Gannon and SRU.

“Gannon showed the most interest by far,” Reznor said. “They actually came to a few basketball games. When I made my official visit, I just had a feeling it was the place for me.”

Reznor rushed for 913 yards and 12 touchdowns this season to lead the Eagles and also caught a team-leading 13 passes for 229 yards and four TDs.

On defense, Reznor had 47 tackles, four interceptions, forced two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and also blocked two field goals.

Reznor was almost exclusively recruited as a defensive back.

“(Gannon) told me I have an opportunity to play as a freshman if I work hard,” Reznor said. “Honestly, it didn't matter what position I was recruited for. I just wanted to play at the next level.”

Reznor worked hard to get noticed, attending scouting camps all over the country.

Former Grove City football coach Jeff Bell, who just resigned after 17 seasons with the Eagles last month, spoke of Reznor's work ethic.

“You can come to practice, summer workouts, anything we do and he'll be the hardest working kid out there,” Bell said.

Reznor is hoping his work ethic now will pay off when he gets to Gannon in August.

“I'm going to get bigger, faster and stronger,” Reznor said. “After the basketball season, I'm going to start (Gannon's) workout and work hard.”

Reznor is also enjoying a standout basketball season.

The sixth-man until this season, Reznor has become a starter and an impact player for the Eagles, who are fighting for a District 10 Class AAA playoff spot.

Reznor is averaging 10.9 points per game.

“I actually am kind of surprised. I don't know where it came from,” Reznor said, laughing. “I do work at it very hard and Coach (Don Fee), if you just listen to him, he'll put you in position to be successful. I also have great teammates.”

Reznor also credited Fee with being accommodating to his hectic recruiting schedule.

“It was hard,” Reznor said. “There were coaches who wanted me to come for overnight visits and I had to work that around my schedule. I've missed some school, but Coach Fee had been fine with all of it and made me feel like he was looking out for me. He knew this was my future, and I really have to thank him for that.”