Cameron Canniff is a senior on the Niles football team.

 

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

CC: Starting out 3-0 in football this year.

 

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

CC: Losing to Battle Creek Central with only a few seconds left in the fourth.

 

What has been a hardship in your life?

CC: My great-grandmother passing away last winter.

 

Who is a “hero” in your life and why?

CC: My mom, because she supports me and does anything for me.

 

When are you the most nervous while you are competing?

CC: Right before the game when the team prays.

 

Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.

CC: Tripping over my feet while trying to run.

 

How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?

CC: I try to go to the YMCA when I can. I also go for runs around Niles.

 

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

CC: Tennis.

 

Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?

CC: They teach you how to be responsible and teach you respect.

 

How would you give away $50,000?

CC: Donate it to people in need.

 

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

CC: Michigan Wolverines.

 

If I did not play sports, I would…?

CC: Play more video games.

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

CC: Going through summer workouts and two-a-days for football.

 

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

CC: The block in the back rule.

 

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

CC: That I’m a hard worker and a good person.

 

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

CC: Going up against senior players while I was a freshman. I’m glad because it gave me confidence.

 

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

CC: Jim Harbaugh winning 78-0 against Rutgers.

 

What is your favorite hobby? Why?

CC: Playing sports with my buds. It’s fun to do out on the field with your closest friends.

 

Choose one word to describe yourself:

CC: Ambitious.