Athlete of the Week: 10 questions with Emmett Koshkarian, New Trier football

Emmett Koshkarian is a senior wide receiver for the Trevians. He has a team-high 40 catches and scored his second touchdown in Oct. 17’s win against Glenbrook North.

1. Do you have any pregame rituals or superstitions?

Me and my fellow receiver Keefer (Baxter) always take ice baths the day before, and then right before games I listen to music and try to eat something four hours before.

2. What do you hope to do after high school?

Honestly, if football comes into play, that’s a good option, but right now, I’m just applying to schools and looking to major in business or something.

3. What would be your dream job?

I’d probably be running a company that deals with sports or something on that end, maybe a sport apparel company. I love sports and I like business, so that could combine both really nicely.

4. If you could try a different sport, what would it be?

I’ve always played basketball and baseball throughout my life, and I’ve been playing basketball longer. I wish I still played that.

5. What’s your favorite thing to do off the field?

I like hanging out with friends, going to the beach. I like lifting with my buddies, going out to eat. Normal stuff.

6. What’s your TV show right now?

“Breaking Bad.” I’ve watched it twice. Walter White, Jesse Pinkman: two really good characters. I just love the story, seeing Walter go from teacher to drug kingpin.

7. What’s been your top sports highlight or moment so far?

I gotta say Fremd. It was a tough game in the end, but (QB) Jackie (Ryder) kept feeding me the rock and it felt pretty good. (Koshkarian finished with 9 catches for 123 yards.)

8. If you’re in Walgreens with a couple bucks, what are you buying?

The blue Nerds Gummy Clusters, and I gotta go with the mango Naked smoothie.

9. What is something people don’t know about you?

I have a lot of food allergies. I am allergic to eggs, nuts and fish. I’ve had to deal with it my whole life.

10. How do you guys hope to finish the season?

Right now, we’re looking to finish conference play with a big away win against (Glenbrook South). That’ll set us up for success going in the playoffs. (A) 5-4 (record) is a lot different than 6-3 and we all know that and we’re going to go to GBS and try to finish it out right.

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