Q & A with Brendon Foss

University of Minnesota-Morris wide receiver Brendon Foss recently answered a few questions for us about his football experience and his performance this past weekend which earned our Outstanding Athlete of the Week award. Brendon is our third repeat winner as he joins Brendan Chambers and Luke Rothe as the only three to have the honor of repeating as Outstanding Athletes as Brendon also won in week 8 of last season. Congratulations again Brendon, you earned it, keep up all the hard work and we wish you a great season.

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(Photo credit to Lorrie Joos)

Brendon was a big part of the Cougars 45-38 victory over the Westminster Blue Jays as the team’s leading receiver. He caught 13 passes for 196 yards and 3 touchdowns of 7, 22, and 14 yards. His final two catches turned out to be the most important, with an 11 yard reception followed by his 14 yard touchdown catch to put the Cougars up by 7 in overtime. With Foss’s performance this week, he now leads the UMAC in receiving yards (599) and ties for the lead in touchdown receptions (7) with IWC’s Ridge Hobbs and CSS’s Cory Gebhard.

Q&A:

(Photo from UMMcougars.org)

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

It was a total team effort and hard fought win. For me it helped that Wesminster played single coverage most the time and we played it well offensively.

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

This is the highest amount of yards I have put up in a single college game, coming close to a few games last year. It was just an exciting game getting the W in double OT

What is the biggest area of your game do you want to improve on moving forward?

I want to get better with using my hands to get rid of defenders and consistently run crisp routes.

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

The teams are evenly matched across the UMAC this year. Anyone can win on any given week so we have to show up and be ready to play an improved Crown team this week.

Who has the made the greatest impact on your football career?

I can't single out one person but my family, friends, and teammates have always been very supportive.

What was your most memorable game in high school?

I'm getting to old to remember specific games of the old 9-man football days at Hancock High school. Tough to beat playing under the lights on Friday nights though.

What do you love most about the game of football?

Football is the biggest team sport today. Takes 11 guys doing their assignments to be successful.

What extracurricular activities besides football do you participate in at your school?

I also play basketball for the Cougars and will be doubling up on practices the remainder of the season.

Brendon also added, “I thank God for the ability and opportunity to play the game some people can't. Thanks!”