S44: Brandon Cottom

[Whimsy]

Brandon Cottom

Age: 30
Hometown: Newtown, Pa.

Current Residence: Newtown, Pa.

Occupation: Security Specialist

Three Words to Describe You: Easygoing, ambitious, confident

Why do you want to be part of Survivor? I want to be part of Survivor because it is a once in a lifetime adventure. Survivor is the perfect combination of physical and mental strength. I want to challenge myself in an avenue that I really have no experience in. By no means am I a survivalist lol. I have never even been camping, so surviving in the elements will be an exciting challenge.

What's one life experience you feel has prepared you for the game? Making it into the NFL has prepared me for Survivor. I had to overcome one obstacle after another to make a team. It taught me the importance of hard work and believing in yourself, even when the cards are stacked against you.

Which previous player do you identify with the most? Who do you think you will play most like? I identify with Danny the most. He knows what it is like to play in the NFL and carried a lot of those lessons into the game. I think that I will play the most like Jeremy because of his self-awareness. He knew that he would be a physical threat, so he kept other physically strong survivors around as "meat shields."

What will you value in an alliance partner? I will value someone who I can communicate well with. There really is no trust in the game of Survivor so I want to align with someone who is predictable.

Favorite Hobbies: Coaching at Parisi Speed School, snowboarding, enjoying any lake, cooking, grilling.

Pet Peeves: Gum smacking, people eating with their mouth open.

What is the accomplishment you are most proud of? I am most proud of playing for the Seattle Seahawks.

What is something we would never know from looking at you? You would never know that I play the piano. I also do some pretty good magic tricks.

Who in your life is your biggest inspiration and why? My parents are my biggest inspiration because they both became successful on their terms. They taught me to always go after what you want and never take no for an answer.

Why will you be the Sole Survivor? I will be the Sole Survivor because I am the perfect combination of physical and mental strength. I am able to fit into any crowd because I have been exposed to so many different backgrounds of people. I will not be denied.