Q&A: Cody Thornton

Published 9:15 pm Thursday, April 9, 2015

School: Niles

Cody Thornton

Cody Thornton

What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?

CT: Losing by one point in the state semifinals for wrestling.

What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?

CT: Still waiting.

What has been a hardship in your life?

CT: Not being as good as I could be or wanted to be.

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

CT: My dad. He’s there for anything I need in life no matter what it is.

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

CT: Right before the game starts.

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

CT: Running onto the field with my helmet on.

How do you tend to workout/train when by yourself?

CT: With my twin brother.

What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?

CT: Golf.

Who would you say is your “biggest fan?” Why?

CT: My dad. I can’t remember him missing a game.

How would you give away $50,000?

CT: I would give it to Niles athletics.

If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?

CT: Michigan football.

If I did not play sports, I would…?

CT: Be a couch potato.

What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?

CT: Practice.

If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?

CT: No walks unless you are hit by a pitch.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

CT: Still waiting.

What was the scariest thing you have had to do? Are you glad you did it?

CT: Rode a bull. I’m kind of glad I did because I always wanted to.

What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?

CT: Buddy Cody Glick catching a 7 1/2-pound large mouth bass.

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

CT: Hunting and fishing, It is where I feel the most free.

Choose one word to describe yourself:

CT: Efficient.