Cameron University Athletics

Brandes walked on to both Cameron football and baseball teams and played for the Aggies from 1983-1987. Considered a "late bloomer" the offensive guard, center, and tight end came to CU at 5-9, 145 pounds and left at 6-3, 235 pounds. Brandes was a member of the 1986 NAIA National Championship runner-up team and went on to spend nine years in the NFL, playing for Indianapolis, Washington, New York (Giants), and San Francisco. He was a member of the 1991 Super Bowl Champion Washington team.