Thompson Anchors Shorthorn Line as the Playoffs Approach

Schulenburg football player Adam Thompson has contributed in many ways for a Shorthorns team that just picked up their fifth win of the season against Thrall last Friday. Thompson doesn’t only snap the ball to the quarterback as the team’s center and make blocks, he also makes tackles on the other side of the ball as a linebacker.

“Adam’s a special kid,” said Schulenburg head football coach Luke Hobbs. “We love having him on our team. He’s in a good mood most of the time, he’s always funny, and keeps the guys’ spirits high. He is smart. That’s what makes him so good. He’s able to recognize fronts and he puts our guys in the right position. Our offensive line has a bunch of rules based on where the defense is. He sets those rules and he makes those calls. It just makes life a lot easier for a coach when you trust a kid like that. He does a very good job and he plays way bigger than he is. He’s extremely physical for how small he is and he just gets after it.

“(he’s an) absolute vital part of our offense. We run for a lot yards and he and the offensive line are just huge, huge parts of that.”

Thompson’s leadership and excelling in an important role has given him the nod for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.

Question: What are the keys to protecting the quarterback? Answer: “I don’t know. I guess just make sure he doesn’t get hit.”

Question: What’s your mindset going into the playoffs?

Answer: “Play the best I can, be a helper of the team, and let’s get a W.”

Question: Who’s a teammate you usually sit with on the bus for away games?

Answer: “I usually sit by our other lineman, Rogerick (Walton). Me and him are good friends.”

Question: Where’s your favorite place to go for food in Schulenburg and why?

Answer: “Probably Whataburger and there’s really no other options. That’s really just what we got.”

Question: What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish?

Answer: “My favorite Thanksgiving dish has got to be ham. My grandma makes a good ham.”

Question: What’s one thing you want for Christmas? Answer: “A lift for my truck.”

Question: Do you play any other sports besides football? If so, what sports do you play? Answer: “I do track.”

Question: If you could go to any college, which would you choose and why?

Answer: “I would go to probably UT (University of Texas) because my mom and my dad are big UT fans and everything.”

Question: Who do you have winning the NBA finals this year and why? Answer: “I see the Spurs going this year. They got that new player who’s pretty good.”

Question: What’s an activity you spend the most time doing in Schulenburg?

Answer: “Probably going to Whataburger.” Thompson’s command for a sold Schulenburg team bodes well for the Shorthorns as the playoffs approach.