Q&A with Brendon Foss

Brendon Foss, star wide receiver of the University of Minnesota-Morris Cougars, recently answered a few questions for us about his football experience and his recent performance this past weekend which earned our Outstanding Player of the Week award. Congratulations again Brendon, you earned it, keep up all the hard work and we wish you a great finish to your junior year.

The Numbers:

In last week's non-conference game against the Presentation College Saints, Foss put up 181 yards on 10 receptions for an average of 18.1 per catch, including touchdown catches of 44 yards and 1 yard as the Cougars defeated the Saints 35-28. This was his second 180+ yard game in the last 3 weeks as he also passed the mark against Westminster College on October 6th going for 182 yards on 12 catches. Brendon's effort this last week was part of the Cougars' season-high 506 yards of offensive production led by QBs Daniel Garrigan and Derrick Foss, Brendon's brother. Foss's 115.2 yard receiving average per game is 2nd in the UMAC, although he has only played in 5 games this season.

Q&A:

What is your first football memory?

Playing one on one tackle football against my brother in the front yard with my mom being all time quarterback.

What was the biggest key to your individual success in last week’s performance?

Both our quarterbacks made good reads and were able to get me the ball. Our O-Line had great pass protection and blocking all game, along with the running-backs picking up the blitz. The other receivers ran crisp routes allowing me to get open.

Where does your recent performance rank for you on your list of individual best games?

Top 5

What did you eat for breakfast on game day?

Spaghetti and fruit

What is the biggest area you want to improve upon moving forward?

Keeping defenders hands off me as well as increase my speed

What is going to be the key to your team succeeding this week?

Offensively everybody doing their assignments and making plays while our Defense continues to create turnovers and give us the ball back to put points up.

What is on your pregame music playlist?Whatever the guys got playing in the locker room, get a good mix.

Who is your favorite NFL athlete?

Tough to single one out, anyone on the MN Vikings being a die- hard fan.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?Most likely having a job within my business management major.

What, if any, are your gameday rituals?Eat breakfast with the team, lay in bed watching CMT country music videos, get to the field early to get dressed and focused, then thank God for another opportunity to play the game and perform.