Western Colorado University Athletics

2008: Started all 10 games and was sixth on the team with 40 tackles ... led team with 30 solo tackles ... returned 13 punts for 70 yards ... posted five or more tackles in four of the first five games of the season ... second on the team with three pass breakups ... finished the season ninth in program career records with 337 punt return yards

2007: Redshirt season

2006: Led the team with 68 tackles ... ranked No. 15 in the RMAC with 6.2 tackles per game ... surpassed 10 tackles in two games ... posted a season-high 11 tackles at Mesa State (10/14) ... ranked sixth in the conference in punt return average

2005: Appeared in all 11 games and started two during freshman season ... averaged 7.1 yards per punt return on 17 returns ... ranked No. 10 on the team with 31 tackles ... totaled a season-high and game-high nine tackles in his RMAC debut against Colorado Mines (9/10)

Pine Creek HS: Led the Eagles to the state semifinals in senior season ... earned All-Pikes Peak Conference and all-city honorable mention honors ... member of wrestling team that finished 10th in state 4A tournament ... also participated in baseball ... 2004 graduate

Personal: Exercise and sports science major ... born April 7, 1986 ... son of Pamela Schneck

MEET BRENDAN

Pregame Superstitions/Rituals: Throwdown's "Forever" every game Goals for the Season: Win the RMAC, beat Adams Best Thing About Gunnison: The people Favorite Restaurant in Gunnison: Mario's Favorite Pro Athlete: Champ Bailey Favorite Pro Team: Denver Broncos Favorite Movie You've Seen This Year: The Hangover Favorite TV Show: Entourage, Nip/Tuck Favorite Music Artist: Metallica Sport You're Least Successful At: Ping-pong Best Player You've Played Against: Danny Woodhead Dream Job: Coach First Job: Landscaping If You Could Travel Anywhere in the World: Hawaii Something You Have to Do Before Turning 40: Skydive and swim with the sharks If You Could Have Any Talent: Play the drums My Parents Were Right When They Told Me: Life is short, take advantage of opportunities Biggest Pet Peeve: Bad Drivers Most Influential Person: Tony Dungy Most Famous Person You've Met: Erick Gillespie If You Won the Lottery, You Would: Give it away Most Prized Possession: My pup Most Memorable Game: Mesa State on National TV Best Things About Practice: 11 on 11 Best Thing About Home Games: Sea of Red Best Thing About Road Games: Away fans