Western Illinois University Athletics

SENIOR (2011): Played in seven of the first eight games... started at tackle against: Jacksonville, Northern Iowa, Southern Illinois, Indiana State, Missouri State and Youngstown State... missed the final three games due to an injury... received the Coaches' Appreciation Award following the season.

JUNIOR (2010): Played in 11 games this season, missing the season-opener and second round playoff game... started six games at tackle (Sam Houston State, Indiana State, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Youngstown State and Missouri State)... helped the offense to a record-setting season, finishing third in total offense (457.2 yards), 11th in scoring offense (32.5), 13th in passing offense (266.5) and 23rd in rushing offense (190.7)... scored 40-plus points in five games.

SOPHOMORE (2009): Played in eight games... started at Sam Houston State, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, Youngstown State, Missouri State, Indiana State and North Dakota State... appeared off the bench against South Dakota State.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Played against Quincy and Indiana State... named to the Academic Honor Roll from the Missouri Valley Football Conference.

FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted... named to Gateway Conference Academic Honor Roll.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four times in football, three in track and field and four in weightlifting... two-time All-Area football player and a two-time county runner-up in weightlifting... earned three district championships in football (2004-06)... team won consecutive county weightlifting titles... not called for a penalty and did not allow a sack his entire senior season... paved the way for a 1,300-yard rusher... played in the PAL Bowl... graded out at 85 percent as a senior... played for coach Paul Maechtle.

PERSONAL: Son of Jean-Claude and Elda Presendieu... born Oct. 1, 1988... No. 1 sports highlight was being named Preseason Player to Watch in 2006... his older brother has been a major influence, "His success in football encouraged me to do better."... most admires his high school weightlifting coach Ken Dunlap, "He was my weightlifting coach and a good friend who always gave good advice."... enjoys music... favorite professional team is the Brazil national soccer squad... favorite music group is Outkast.

MAJOR: Psychology and Law Enforcement