Illinois State University Athletics

Four-year starter on the offensive line for the Redbirds, spending time at center and guard … named a member of the Missouri Valley Football Conference Silver Anniversary Team in 2009 … two-time All-MVFC First-Team selection (2004-05) and two-time All-MVFC Second-Team pick (2002-03) … was also selected as an MVC All-Newcomer Team selection in 2002 … two-time MVFC All-Academic team selection (2004-05) … following his senior season, was named a First-Team All-America selection by The Sports Network, the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and The Associated Press … also named a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, often described at the academic Heisman … honored as a 2004 Honorable Mention All-American by College Sports Report … three-time Football Gazette West Region pick (2002-04) … started 46 games on the offensive line to end his career, with the last 11 coming at center … Redbird passing offense ranked No. 1 in the conference in final two season and rushing offense ranked No. 11 nationally in 2003 … Redbirds earned two wins over No. 1 ranked teams during the 2005 season in Southern Illinois and UNI … 2005-06 ISU Milt Weisbecker Male Athlete of the Year … following playing career, went into coaching working at Illinois State, North Central College and Tulsa.