NDSU

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award

* MVFC Honor Roll

Walk-on to the North Dakota State football program, who has caught the eye of the coaching staff ... 2008 (SOPHOMORE): Saw limited action in four games, primarily on special teams ... Received Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Member of MVFC Honor Roll ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Switched from kicker to wide receiver ... Member of team, but did not play ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT):  Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2005 graduate of Groton Area High School ... Five-sport athlete ... All-state performer in soccer ... Placed third in 300 hurdles at state track & field meet as a senior ... Pitcher, catcher and third baseman on baseball team that advanced to state tournament ... Also played basketball ... Academic All-America selection ... PERSONAL:  Son of Randy Schuring, Aberdeen, S.D., and Nancy Schuring, Aberdeen, S.D. ... Has two brothers, Travis and Tyler, and two sisters, Sommer Vandewater and Racine ... Father played baseball for South Dakota State, and brother Tyler played baseball and soccer for Presentation College ... Majoring in biology ... Future plans include attending dental school.