WR Brody Oliver (Colorado School of Mines) Shrine Game Interview

Brody Oliver
Wide Receiver

Colorado School of Mines

Alex Khvatov: Tell us about your overall experience at the 2019 East/West Shrine Game.

Brody Oliver: It’s incredible. I am a Division II player here competing against some of the best players in the nation. It is so much fun. It is such an experience. I am lucky to be here.

Alex Khvatov: How did you wind up at Colorado School of Mines?

Brody Oliver: I went to a small town in high school and played QB. I went to Elizabeth high school outside of Denver. I got offered by Western State and Colorado School of Mines. Colorado School of Mines offers one of the best educations in the nation. I ended up going there.

Alex Khvatov: Did you get your degree already?

Brody Oliver: I got my degree in December. I got the degree in engineering.

Alex Khvatov: Describe your career to us.

Brody Oliver: I came in and made the transition from QB. Learned a lot from the older guys. I started playing some special teams my redshirt freshman year. I got to play with a guy named Justin Dvorak who is an incredible talent. He won the Harlon Hill award during my sophomore year. I ended up catching 26 TD’s that year. It skyrocketed me.

Alex Khvatov: What is the highlight for you up to this point?

Brody Oliver: The 2018 season. We had a great season. We had a QB that transferred in from Indiana State. Isaac Harker was absolutely incredible. He was a lot of fun to play with. We had a great group of guys. They will be in my wedding someday whenever I get married. A group of guys that I would do anything for. We had such a good season.

Alex Khvatov: What are your strengths?

Brody Oliver: My ball skills. I am a student of the game. I pick up playbooks. I love studying film.

Alex Khvatov: What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

Brody Oliver: Blocking has been my focus every year.

Alex Khvatov: Do you have a chip on your shoulder as a small school guy?

Brody Oliver: I definitely have a chip on my shoulder. I feel that I deserve to be here just like everyone else. I am trying to play my best game. I think that I will excel.