A graduate of the class of 2000, Mike was a standout
linebacker for the Vikings in 1998 and 1999. Known for his tremendous work ethic
and dedication to the program, he was selected to be the first group leader of
the Star Chamber. As a junior, Mike was the starting strong side linebacker and
was a Second Team All Western League Selection. He also received the prestigious
Gene Edwards Memorial Ironman Award in recognition of his tough and unselfish
play. As a senior, Mike started at inside linebacker and was a First Team All
Western League Selection. He was also voted linebacker of the year and Team
Captain. For his career, Mike was in on 153 tackles (101 original), he had 6
sacks, 9 hurries, one break-up, 2 caused fumbles and one recovered fumble. He
led the defense in hurries in both 1998 and 1999. In 1999 he also led the
defense in tackles, caused fumbles and total defensive points with 289. Mike
scored 465 defensive points during his two-year varsity career. Mike was also an
outstanding student and was selected to the County All Academic Football Team in
both his junior and senior years. In 1999 he was selected to the
Union-Tribune’s All Academic First Football Team with a GPA of 4.21. In 2000
the Walter J. Zable/San Diego Chapter of the National Foundation and College
Hall of Fame named him to the prestigious Scholar-Leader-Athlete Team. |