Western Illinois University Athletics

SENIOR (2010): Honorable Mention Academic All-MVFC... Earned the start at nose tackle versus Valparaiso and helped on a tackle... made two tackles at Purdue... finished the Sam Houston State game with two tackles, one for a loss, and forced a fumble which was recovered on the Bearkats 1-yard line setting up a touchdown... recovered a fumble in the win over Indiana State... two assisted tackles at South Dakota State... made four tackles (equaling his career-high) in the victory over Youngstown State.. recorded an 8-yard sack at Missouri State, his first sack in two seasons... registered four tackles against Illinois State... two solo tackles at Southern Illinois... three tackles, including a 3-yard TFL, in the win over UNI... came up with his first career interception to start off the second half in the playoff win over Coastal Carolina... five tackles, including two for a loss for minus-8 yards at Appalachian State.

JUNIOR (2009): Saw action in all 11 games... started against Northern Illinois and Indiana State... season-high four tackles against Stephen F. Austin and at Youngstown State... three stops versus Southern Illinois... made two tackles each in the final six games... recorded three quarterback hurries... recovered a fumble against NIU and SIU.

SOPHOMORE (2008): An all-conference honorable mention nominee... started all 11 games at left end... led all Leatherneck linemen in tackles (39)... registered six TFLs (-19 yards) and two sacks (-13 yards)... had one sack for -9 yards against Arkansas... had three QB hurries, a pass breakup and a fumble recovery... registered a career-high eight stops against Illinois State... recovered a fumble in the end zone against Quincy... helped the Leathernecks hold opponents to 116.8 rushing yards per game, the lowest mark since 1969.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2007): Named to the all-Gateway Second Team and All-Newcomer Team... had more tackles than any other defensive lineman in the league... ranked seventh in the Gateway in sacks and ninth in tackles for loss... had a season-high 13 tackles against UNI... had three TFLs at Illinois State... had more sacks and more tackles for loss than any league freshman... an integral part of a defense that led the league in sacks and pass defense... team also ranked 22nd nationally in scoring defense and 20th in total defense.

FRESHMAN (2006): Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Twice earned All-Conference and All-State nods... was the 2005 conference Defensive MVP and two-time 'Lineman of the Year'... rated No. 49 among the nation's defensive tackles by ESPN.com... won league titles in 2004 and 2005... totaled 145 tackles, 58 solo stops, 23 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks... also a decorated wrestler, twice earning All-Conference honors... played for coach Bob Pieper... lettered in football, wrestling and baseball.

PERSONAL: Son of George and Mary Ann Visoky... born June 26, 1988... is an Eagle Scout... No. 1 sports highlight was beating top-ranked Deerfield HS when they were 8-0 at the time on their Homecoming... Coach Geo and Coach Ossey have been a major influence, "They pushed me to be the best person and player I could possibly be."... most admires NHL legend Wayne Gretzky... enjoys any outdoor activity from camping to sports... favorite professional teams are the Chicago Blackhawks, Bears and White Sox... favorite music group is OAR.

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