Ben Kuenzle

2008: Played in all 14 games as a starting defensive end...selected to the CCIW All-Conference First Team...recorded 52 tackles, including 10 for lost yardage and 5.5 sacks...broke up five passes...had a season-high six tackles and two sacks at Elmhurst and at Carthage. 2007: A First Team All-CCIW selection as a junior...played in every game, with a team-high nine sacks and tied for the team lead with 13-1/2 tackles for lost yardage, making 34 total tackles...recorded two sacks in a season-opening win against Albion...made four total tackles, including two sacks against Carthage...made three tackles for lost yardage, including two sacks in a win against North Park. 2006: Saw considerable time as a sophomore...made 13 tackles, with 3-1/2 tackles for lost yardage, including three quarterback sacks...made four tackles, with a sack against Washington (Mo.)...recorded 1-1/2 sacks in the season opener against Albion. 2005: Experienced brief varsity playing time as a Thunder freshman. High School: Two-year varsity letterwinner...led team and fourth in league in tackles as a senior with 94...All-Metro Catholic Conference First Team linebacker as a senior...First Team All-State...National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete.

Major: Communication.