Getting to know Kevin Boss
With questions and interview by Sarah Buddingh, Madison Caples, and Mr. Holroyd

Sarah: What is your favorite candy? Kevin: Reeces Pieces

Madison: What is your all time favorite kids show? Kevin: That’s a good question. The one with Urkel, Family Matters.

Sarah: Who was your favorite teacher when you were a kid? Kevin: That’s hard, I had a lot of great teachers. Mrs. Tubbs, I had her for third and fourth grade.

Madison: What are your three favorite colors? Kevin: Blue (for the Giants), red (for Western Oregon), and gold (for the Warriors).

Sarah: How bad does the Giants locker room stink? Kevin: Not too bad. They are pretty good about cleaning it up and keeping it sanitary. It smells much better than the locker rooms in college and high school.

Madison: Is it scary after the ball has been hiked? Kevin: As a rookie, the first couple of games you are intimidated, but after a couple of games you get the hang of it.

Sarah: What was your favorite subject in school? Kevin: Writing.

Madison: If you were to play another position, what would it be? Sarah: Other than Tight end. Kevin: Very good. I would like a few snaps at quarterback that would be fun. Not too many though.

Sarah: Who is your favorite professional athlete? Kevin: My brother.

Madison: Which NFL team was your favorite growing up? Kevin: Unfortunately it was the Detroit Lions.

Sarah: If you were a character from Scooby Doo, who would you be and why? Kevin: Scooby Doo, because he makes everyone laugh.

Madison: Who is your favorite team to play against? Kevin: The Packers, and beating Mr. Rath’s Packer was fun.

Sarah: Do you have any pets? Kevin: Not in New York, but my parents have some cats from when I lived at home. My favorite cat is named Abo.

Madison: What is your favorite sport to play other than football? Kevin: Definitely basketball. I miss playing basketball.

Sarah: If you had a different career, what would it be and why? Kevin: I’d like to be a strength coach for a college team. I am into sports and nutrition.

Sarah: Do you have any close friends on the team you spend time with outside of football? Kevin: I just went to the Kentucky Derby with Eli Manning and the offensive line. I want to go back! Those guys are probably my closest friends.

Madison: What is your favorite restaurant? Kevin: On the Border (a Mexican restaurant) in New York.

Sarah: What is your favorite thing about Philomath? Kevin: Being a small town. I enjoyed growing up in a small town and enjoy coming home.

Madison: How have your birthday parties changed since you were a kid? Kevin: I get less presents now.

Sarah: Okay, how about some word association. (Sarah gives Kevin a word and he says the first thing that pops into his head).

Sarah: New York Kevin: Champions
Sarah: Where the Wild Things Are Kevin: Good book
Sarah: School Kevin: Fun
Sarah: Bird Kevin: Watching
Sarah: Meadowlands Kevin: Swamps
Sarah: Backwards Kevin: Defensive backs. They run backwards a lot.
Sarah: Cheetos Kevin: Orange fingers
Sarah: Floor Kevin: Carpet
Sarah: Lunch Kevin: Excited
Sarah: Patriots Kevin: Boo!
Sarah: Tie Dye Kevin: Fourth grade picture. I wore a tie dye shirt in my picture.
Sarah: May Kevin: Oregon. I love being in Oregon in May.
Sarah: Zero Kevin: Shutout
Sarah: Chicago Kevin: Micheal Jordan
Sarah: T.V. Kevin: Turn it off
Sarah: PES Kevin: Excited to be here!

Madison: What three adjectives best describe you? Kevin: What do you think Bree? (Kevin asks his fiancée) Bree: Tall, caring, and athletic.

Sarah: If there was a movie made about your life, what would it be called and who would star in it? Kevin: “Determined,” starring Will Smith.