Getting To Know...Toledo's Molly Cornwell
Molly Cornwell is a junior forward for the Toledo women’s soccer squad. Cornwell is a co-captain for the Rockets and is coming off a season where she was named the 2007 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year. She ranks first in Toledo history in career assists (16), fourth in total points (58), tied for fourth in shots (135) and fifth in goals scored (21). She also sits first in Toledo annals in single-season assists (11, 2007), shots (77, 2007) and total points (41, 2007), as well as tied for first in goals scored (15, 2007) and fifth in shots (58, 2006).
1. Why did you choose Toledo?
I chose Toledo for the team. Being part of this soccer program has definitely made my time at Toledo an enjoyable experience. I feel like all the players on the team get along and this is a great environment to be around. I also really liked the campus.
2. What do you consider your greatest accomplishment so far as an athlete?
Being part of a team that works so well together and achieving back-to-back MAC championships.
3. What is the best advice you have received from Coach Evans?
He always tells me to live in the moment, play like I know how and relax.
4. How did you get started playing soccer?
Like most other kids, my parents signed me up when I was little. I've loved playing soccer since day one. I just love everything about the sport.
5. Do you have higher expectations going into this season than last?
Yes, I would say so. It is a lot more of a challenge this year trying to win a third-consecutive MAC Tournament title. Coming off a very successful season last year, we have to try and live up to that.
6. What is an annoying habit you possess?
I bite my nails. I hate doing it, but it is a nervous habit.
7. Which three people (dead or alive) would you invite to dinner? Why?
Both my parents for obvious reasons and the other would be Mia Hamm. Growing up I idolized her.
8. What are your pregame rituals?
I like to listen to music and relax. I also like to sit and just think about what I need to do in the upcoming match.
9. The artist that takes up most of my iPod...
I would have to say Breaking Benjamin, because I am a rock fan.
10. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what would it be?
I would come back as a dog. They seem to have a pretty easy life.
