Western Colorado University Athletics

2008: Appeared in seven games and finished with five tackles ... recorded his first collegiate sack against Western New Mexico (9/27) ... made multiple tackles in back-to-back games against Colorado State-Pueblo (10/25) and Adams State (11/1)

Broomfield HS: All-state pick in senior season ... selected to play in all-state game ... posted 16 sacks in senior season ... two-time All-Northern Conference performer ... two-time all-state and three-time all-conference wrestler ... finished fifth in state 4A wrestling tournament ... set program record in 4x200-meter relay while at Skyline High School ... finished runner-up at state discus ... three-time all-conference track and field athlete ... elected senior class president ... 2008 graduate

Personal: Psychology major ... born Feb. 4, 1990 ... son of Michael and Shelly Zissimos

MEET Nick

Siblings: Demetrius Pregame Superstitions/Rituals: Listen to Classical Music Goals for the Season: Win RMAC championship with the team Best Thing About Gunnison: The ability to find serenity anywhere and anytime Favorite Place on Campus: Kelly Hall Favorite Restaurant in Gunnison: Coach Illum's House Favorite Pro Athlete: Brian Urlacher Favorite Pro Team: Bears Favorite Movie You've Seen This Year: Transformers Favorite TV Show: Scrubs Sport You're Least Successful At: Croquet Dream Job: College or Pro Recruiter First Job: College Custodian Something You Have to Do Before Turning 40: Explore the World If You Could Have Any Talent: To play Guitar Biggest Pet Peeve: People with no humor Most Influential Person: Parents Most Famous Person You've Met: Trevor Hyce If you Won the Lottery, You Would: Buy a beach house in cyprus and retire early Most Prized Possession: The bus rides and getting to bond