Western Illinois University Athletics

SOPHOMORE (2013): Started in the season-opener versus Hampton... suffered a season-ending injury in the game.

FRESHMAN (2012): Saw his first collegiate action at Iowa State... played in nine games at right guard... started against: Illinois State, South Dakota, South Dakota State, Indiana State, Missouri State, Northern Iowa and the finale at Southern Illinois.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner in football, two letters in track... named to the IHSFCA and Chicago Tribune Class 7A All-State team... also earned All-State honors from the Champaign News-Gazette... Southtown Star/Pepsi-Cola All-Area... Century Media All-Metro team... earned All-Conference honors and helped Andrew HS capture the conference title... played for coach Jim Malec and Jim Zimmer... recorded 35 pancake blocks last season on offense... set the high school record in the squat (595 pounds).

PERSONAL: Son of Greg and Kitty Love... has a twin brother (David), and older sister Julie who plays softball at IUPUI.

MAJOR: Law Enforcement Justice Administration