2005 - played in 54 games, starting 46... started 41 games at first base, five at catcher... hit .352 in Big Ten play... hit .347 after April 1... had a 16 game hitting streak (Apr. 1 - Apr. 22)... went hitless in just five Big Ten games... hit first collegiate home run against Minnesota (May 6)... had 14 multi-hit games.

High School - 2004 Chicago Sun-Times Athlete of the Year... Central Suburban League Player of the Year as a senior... Chicago Tribune and Sun-Times first team all-state... Pioneer Press Player of the Year as a senior... hit .480 with seven home runs and 50 RBIs as a senior... all-state in football as a quarterback... holds school career records for touchdown passes and passing yards.