Monmouth University Athletics

Preseason All-Big South selection

2015 (Junior):

• Started all 11 games at middle linebacker
• Second Team All-Big South selection
• Finished second on the Hawks in tackles with 74, including 43 solo stops
• Had 10 tackles on two occasions (Wagner, Liberty)
• His 43 solo stops was fourth among conference linebackers
• Recorded an interception against Wagner (9/19)
• Had a fumble recovery and four QB hurries on the season

2014 (Sophomore):

• Started all 11 games
• Finished 4th on the team in total tackles with 53
• Finished 2nd on the team in interceptions with 3
• Recorded all 3 interceptions against Columbia (10/11)
• Season high 11 tackles against Robert Morris (10/4) and Gardner-Webb (11/22)

2013 (Freshman):

• Appeared in all 12 games at linebacker
• Finished with 21 total tackles in his first season, including 5.5 tackles for loss
• Added one sack and one forced fumble
• Credited with one quarterback hurry and one pass breakup
• Recorded four tackles in the win against Robert Morris
• Three tackles in two different games against Liberty (9/07), and Lehigh (9/14)
• Credited with two tackles in three games against Montana State (8/29), Wagner (11/09) and Bryant (11/16)
• Had at least one tackle in all but one game.

High School:

• Played linebacker, defensive end and tight end for Coach George Chaump at Central Dauphin East High School
• First Team All-Mid-Penn Commonwealth on defense as a senior
• Earned second team honors on offense
• Nominated for Big 33 and Mr. Football (PA) as a senior
• Patriot News Big 15 Defensive Team selection in 2012
• Recorded 85 tackles and five sacks as a junior
• Also played basketball for the Panthers.

Personal:

• Son of Jennifer Minnich
• Major is undecided.