Spring 2012 Men's Lacrosse Roster
Cody Newton
- Position:
- M
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 180
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- New Canaan, Conn.
- High School:
- Hobart College/New Canaan High School
- Major:
- Arts and Sciences
WHY LEHIGH? “I chose Lehigh because of its outstanding academic reputation as well as the great athletics it has to offer.”
AS A SOPHOMORE (2012): Did not see any action.
BEFORE LEHIGH: Four-year varsity lacrosse letterwinner, two-time First Team All-FCIAC and two-time First Team All-State honoree at New Canaan High School … Spent the spring of 2011 at Hobart College of the ECAC … Named to the prestigious ESPN Rise Top 96 Players in the Nation … Was also a four-year varsity football letterman, two-time First Team All-FCIAC and First Team All-State member (as a senior) … Rated as the number one wide receiver in the state of Connecticut, making 72 catches for 1,300 yards as a senior … New Canaan was four-time state champions and went undefeated Newton’s junior year … Member of the High Honor Roll … Received the Connecticut Association Board of Education’s Student Leadership Award.
PERSONAL: Son of Russ and Kelly McCoy Newton … Has three siblings: Kasey, Patrick and Julie.
Major & Why: Journalism because I really have a knack for writing and I can open up a number of outstanding opportunities in the business world for me.
Favorite Food: Steak
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Musical Artist: Citizen Cope
Favorite Movie: Gladiator
Favorite TV Show: How I Met Your Mother
Favorite Website: YouTube
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: Stuart Scott
Favorite Pro Team: New York Giants
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Eli Manning
Hobbies: Bowling, Snowboarding, Listening to Music
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Sports Illustrated
Place I'd Like To Visit: Paris
I Wear My Jersey Number Because: It has been my number for my whole life.
If I Didn't Play Lacrosse, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Use it to help families and children in need.
