NDSU

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award

* MVFC Honor Roll

Enters fall camp as the starting left tackle ... Continues to work on footwork and technique ... Comes to camp quicker and stronger ... Offers a great deal of experience with 27 games played during career ... 2008 SEASON (JUNIOR): Started in nine games played during the season ... Overcame nagging injuries to contribute ... Part of offensive line that allowed NDSU to rank 17th in rushing offense and 21st in sacks allowed in NCAA Division I FCS ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of the MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in seven games ... Important part of offensive line that helped the Bison rank No. 3 in scoring, No. 5 in total offense and No. 13 in rushing offense nationally ... NDSU tied for first in tackles for loss allowed in the NCAA FCS ... 2006 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Played in all 11 games ... 2005 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Yankton High School ... All-state performer for head coach Arlin Likness ... All-Eastern South Dakota Conference pick, also part of the Elite 45 ... Member of Yankton’s undefeated state champion football team as a sophomore ... 2004 conference champion in the shot put and discus, placing in both events at the state meet ... Also played basketball ... PERSONAL:  Two-time recipient of the Ron and Karen Offutt Scholarship ... Majoring in physical education and health education with a minor in coaching ... Plans to be married in 2010 ... Family includes Angie, Mickey and Becky ... Son of Gerry and Carol Ebel.