The Daily News is introducing you to lesser-known players on the Ball State football team this spring. Check back up until the Spring Game on April 20 for interviews with different players and coaches. Today’s edition features redshirt sophomore linebacker Trent Toothman. Toothman is from Salem, Ohio, and attended Salem High School. He played in five games last season, recording four total tackles, and is projected to be one of Ball State’s starting linebackers this season.
Q: What’s one unique thing about you that most people don’t know?
A: I actually played quarterback in high school. I was a three-year starter at quarterback. I played both ways but I wanted to play linebacker in college, so that’s what I pursued.
Q: Where do you have the most room to grow in your game?
A: Understanding the scheme of the defense and knowing what coach [Pete Lembo] wants on certain calls and what he’s thinking up in the box or on the sideline. As well as a lot of fundamental things, just getting a complete game and ready to go out field.
Q: How would you describe your style of play in one word?
A: Physical.
Q: What kind of music do you listen to?
A: I listen to everything. There’s not a genre I don’t listen to.
Q: Is there a song or artist you’re a little embarrassed to admit you’re listening to?
A: I’m not embarrassed to say I listen to anything. I mess with Ke$ha a lot. I’m not embarrassed of it, but a lot of people might be. I love some Ke$ha, I love some Katy Perry once in a while.
Q: What’s your go-to meal after a practice or a game?
A: First thing I do is order Cousin Vinny’s. Cheese and pepperoni. Or when you’ve got a little extra money, you get the Polynesian pizza. You’ve got the bacon, chicken and you have pineapples on there. And you substitute for ranch sauce. Delicious. It’s amazing. It sounds gross, but it’s amazing.
Q: What’s the strangest or most interesting thing you’ve ever heard about your name?
A: Tooth Fairy. Tooth Fairy is a good one, I guess.
