University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point Athletics

2005: Came off the bench in the season opener, but then started eight straight games before suffering an injury to miss the final game…Ranked fifth in the conference in tackles per game to earn second-team all-WIAC laurels…Team’s defensive player of the year…Had 20 tackles against former team at UW-La Crosse…Totaled 14 tackles at Linfield and 13 tackles against UW-Eau Claire…Posted 10 tackles, including seven solo, and forced a fumble in loss to Hardin-Simmons. 2004: Did not play. 2003: Appeared in four games for conference championship team at UW-La Crosse, recovering a fumble against UW-Oshkosh.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time all-conference performer in football and three-time selection in wrestling…Member of conference champion football team…Earned second and fourth place finishes in two appearances at state wrestling meet.

PERSONAL: Born 5/2/82…Wildlife major…High school coach Mike Taake.