NDSU

* 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Second Team

* Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award

* MVFC Honor Roll

Walk-on to the Bison program that has been valuable contributor to program on and off the field ... Hard-nosed competitor that sets good example for younger players ... Has played in 24 games during career including three starts ... 2009 SEASON (JUNIOR): Played in 10 games including three starts ... Caught five passes for 42 yards ... Returned one kickoff for 14 yards ... Named to the 2009 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District second team ... Received the Missouri Valley Football Conference Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... Made pair of receptions for 17 yards in season opener at Iowa State (9-3-09) ... Long reception of 16 yards at Indiana State (11-14-09) ... 2008 SEASON (SOPHOMORE): Played in 10 games primarily on special teams and as a blocking back ... Received MVFC Commissioner’s Academic Excellence Award ... 2007 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action on special teams ... 2006 SEASON (REDSHIRT):  Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL:  2006 graduate of Shanley High School ... Two-time second team all-state and all-league fullback and linebacker for head coach Dale Hammerschmidt, a former Bison player and assistant coach ... Credited with 110 tackles, four sacks and two interceptions as a senior ... Four-year starter in football ... Three-year letterwinner in track & field ... Member of National Honor Society .. Graduated with honors ... PERSONAL: Son of Doug and Renelda Hushka ... Father is a medical doctor and a member of the Bison Athletic Hall of Fame ... Dr. Hushka was an All-American cornerback for NDSU in the early 1980s ... Brother, Logan, member of team ... Majoring in psychology and criminal justice ... Plans to attend law school ... Career objective is to become a criminal prosecutor.