Cal Brandl

Played football at Carleton College as a wide receiver from 2019-21. Two-time letter winner as a quarterback. Majoring in political science. Son of Alexander Brandl. Born in Mödling, Austria. WHAT'S THE BEST LINFIELD CLASS YOU'VE TAKEN AND WHY? Current Debates and US Foreign Policy with Pat Cottrell. I loved this class because the current state of politics and foreign policy is polarized and often somewhat uncivilized. This class allowed me to discuss and debate important contemporary issues in a respectful and constructive setting. WHO HAS BEEN THE GREATEST INSPIRATION IN YOUR LIFE? WHY HAS HE OR SHE BEEN SO INFLUENTIAL? My dad. He is both an Olympic Athlete and has a PhD in Physics. This has always inspired me to strive for greatness in athletics and academics. THE GREATEST PRINCIPLE OR LESSON THAT I'VE LEARNED WHILE COMPETING IN ATHLETICS AT LINFIELD HAS BEEN... It's better to be Uncommon. AS A LINFIELD-STUDENT ATHLETE, MY GOALS INDIVIDUALLY AND COLLECTIVELY FOR MY TEAM ARE... The goal is clear: National Championship. To us, anything less is coming up short.