2024 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Yough RB/DB Aidan Thornton
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Cole Keller | August 5, 2024
Aidan Thornton
CB, RB
Yough
Jersey #17
Height/Weight: 5’9, 180 lbs
Other Sports: Shotokan Karate, Track and Field
Twitter: @Aidan17Thornton
Coach says, He is a versatile athlete, who will play whatever position is needed . Also on offense, he can be used at different positions and at various times throughout the game . He is a great example for the young kids for the culture Yough is building ! He never has an unexcused absence and it has been a pleasure to coach him for the last three years . I am excited to see what he does for his senior year football campaign!
Let’s get to know Aidan
Why do you play football?
I like it because of the challenge of the sport and the great exercises.
It’s gamely!
What are you looking forward to most? Going to the playoffs
Who is your favorite sports star and why?
Ryan Shazier. I met him when he was a rookie and he was really nice. I admire his ability to push through his career ending injury and turn it into something positive.
Do you have a favorite play you remember the most? Explain:
24 iso, because that play wins games.
What was last years season like for you?
Last season had a lot of highs and lows to make us push harder to play better.
What are your goals for the coming season?
To break the interception record at yough and get 1000 rushing yards.
Personal goals?
Just to get better every year.
What stadium (HS, College or Pro) would you love to visit for a game?
Colorado
Who is your favorite pro team? (any sports)
The Pittsburgh Steelers
What game (yours, college, pro) was your favorite game you watched and why?
Going to the Steelers vs. Titans game to feel the energy that you wouldn’t feel watching TV
What sports movie would you watch every day if you had to pick one and why?
Longest yard with Adam Sandler, because it’s funny “ You gotta always protect the Mcnuggets !”
If your mom and dad are screaming at you from the stands, what do they usually yell? “ Let’s go Thornton!
Name one thing you’d love to do in football that may never happen?
Break my schools interception record.
Who is your mentor, the person you want to be like and WHY?
My dad. He’s a hard worker and still finds the time to push me to be better than yesterday.
Name a sport you’d love to play but can’t?
MMA and Krav Mag
What is your most embarrassing sports moment?
Missing a interception against Imani Christian last year that went for a touch down.
What is your favorite football memory to date?
Blowing out Ligonier Valley 21-0
What is your favorite play to run?
Whatever one that gets me that tackle
What scares you the most?
My parents
Music of choice?
Classic rock
What was your favorite gift? Why?
My truck, because it was on my 16th birthday.
What restaurant is your go to when you need a big meal?
The Chinese buffet
What is your favorite vacation destination?
The mountains
Do you remember what the first football game you saw LIVE was?
The Steelers vs. Titans game in 2017
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