Gifted linebacker with good speed and tremendous strength… very explosive on impact with ball carrier… solid pass coverage skills… has potential to be one of top linebackers in Big Ten… one of most experienced Boilermakers on defense… continues to improve technique and reading offensive schemes… played in nine games with eight starts in 2000… missed first three games with lower back injury… had 53 tackles, four for loss and two sacks… had interception and blocked kick vs. Penn State… honorable mention All-Big Ten… played in all 12 games with three starts in 1999… had 41 tackles, seven for loss and two sacks… had career-high 10 stops and three for loss vs. Georgia in Outback Bowl… redshirted in ’98… organizational leadership and supervision major.