Athlete Showcase: Edwardsburg’s Austin Cline
Published 8:08 pm Sunday, January 15, 2017
Austin Cline is a senior on the varsity wrestling team.
What has been one of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete?
AC: Going to semi-state in football twice.
What has been one of your biggest disappointments as an athlete?
AC: Losing semi-state twice.
Who is a “hero” in your life and why?
AC: Mom and dad.
When are you the most nervous while you are competing?
AC: Right before the match or game starts.
Describe an embarrassing athletic moment.
AC: Dropping catches.
How do you tend to work out/train when by yourself?
AC: Just listen to music, lift weight and run.
What other sport would you like to compete in if you were not playing yours?
AC: Basketball.
Why are sports an important part of a high school experience?
AC: You get to be with friends and work together to win stuff.
How would you give away $50,000?
AC: I would give it to people in need.
If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose?
AC: I would choose a dodgeball team.
If I did not play sports, I would…?
AC: Be a professional hunter.
What is the most challenging thing for you to do in your sport?
AC: Catch a football.
If you could change one rule about your sport, what would it be?
AC: Make the period one minute.
What is the best compliment you have ever received?
AC: “Good game.”
What was the last thing you saw someone do that really impressed you?
AC: A one-handed catch for a touchdown.
What is your favorite hobby? Why?
AC: Hunting and fishing.
Choose one word to describe yourself:
AC: Cool.