Fun Q&A Interview with St. Thomas Aquinas Kansas OL Tom Killilea

Written by Charlie Beuttel

Tom Killilea has had a great career at St. Thomas Aquinas in Overland Park, Kansas. The 6’6″, 270 pound, offensive lineman is one of the key returning starters to a team that made it all the way to the Kansas 5A State Championship Game in 2014. Killilea and the Saints came up short in the state title game but have their eyes set on winning it all in 2015.

Killilea moves well in space and loves to hit his opponents. His vision is also a strength of his game. Killilea was named second-team All-League after his junior season and looks to have an even better senior season.

The Class of 2016 recruit has six Division-I offers and is receiving some interest from Kansas, Kansas State, Nebraska and Arkansas.

Last week I talked to Tom about his career at St. Thomas Aquinas and his recruiting process. I also asked him some fun rapid fire questions to find out what the big man is like off the football field.

Question & Answer
Tom, what is your favorite movie?

“Rudy. My dad and grandpa went to Notre Dame. We’re a Notre Dame family. I just love that one.”

Who is your favorite actor?

“Will Ferrell.”

What is your favorite Will Ferrell movie?

“Anchorman and Anchorman 2.”

What is your favorite food?

“I love Barbeque.”

Kansas City is known for great barbeque. What is your favorite barbeque restaurant in the area?

“I like Joe’s KC.”

What is favorite subject in school?

“I like Physics.”

Do you have any hobbies outside of school and football?

“Hang out with friends.”

What is your favorite professional sports team?

“Detroit Red Wings. I’ve been following them since I was little.”

What is your favorite football team?

“I like the Indianapolis Colts and the Western Michigan Broncos.”

Who is your all-time favorite athlete?

“Joe Montana with his Notre Dame background and Jeff Samardijza who played college football at Notre Dame and now pitches for the Chicago White Sox.”

Who is your favorite superhero and why?

“The Incredible Hulk because I would love it if everyone called me the hulk. I want to be the hulk on the football field.”

If you could travel to anywhere in the world where would you go?

“England.”

Photo credit: scout.com; No. 51 Tom Killilea