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.
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.