Meet the athlete: Brevan Linder

Published 10:14 pm Thursday, October 17, 2019

United South Central senior leads the state in sacks

 

Q: What grade are you in?

A: 12.

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Q: What town do you live in, and which school do you attend?

A: Easton, Minnesota. United South Central.

Q: Who is your immediate family?

A: My parents are Deb and Jeff. My brother is Evan.

Q: Which sports do you play?

A: Football and golf.

Q: What is your favorite part of playing your sport?

A: Being part of a team and spending more time with friends, and the adrenaline.

Q: What has playing that sport taught you?

A: To always fight and never give up.

Q: What’s your favorite sports memory?

A: When I was younger and I got through the line so fast that I took the handoff and returned it.

Q: How did you get started in your sport?

A: When I was younger, my parents encouraged me to play.

Q: What sports did your family members play?

A: My mom was a cheerleader and has ran 10 marathons. My dad played football and baseball. He was a quarterback.

Q: What are your sports-related achievements?

A: I lead the state in sacks and have broken the school record for season and career sacks.

Q: What are your sports-related goals?

A: Win state.

Q: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Why?

A: I don’t have a favorite professional athlete. I never really watch sports on TV.

Q: What are your college plans? Major?

A: Attend MSU in Mankato and major in accounting.

Q: What is your favorite school subject?

A: Accounting or pottery.

Q: Who is your favorite teacher?

A: Mr Routh. He’s super energetic and helps me understand English more.

Q: What are your hobbies?

A: Minecraft — video game and streaming.

Q: What is your dream job?

A: Pro video game player or streamer.

Q: What is your favorite TV show?

A: “Prisonbreak”

Q: What is an interesting fact about you?

A: Before every game, I watch Minecraft videos.

 

About Tyler Julson

Tyler Julson covers sports for the Albert Lea Tribune.

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