NDSU

JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played two seasons at Walla Walla Community College in Washington for coach Mike Cummins...Went 3-1 with a 2.21 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings for a 26-22 team as a freshman in 2006...Made 13 starts in 15 appearances as a sophomore...Had a 4-2 record with a 3.09 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 78 2/3 innings...HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated in 2005 from Columbia Falls (Mont.) High School...Three-year starter for the Kalispell Lakers American Legion program at first base and pitcher...Team MVP award winner as a sophomore and senior...Starting quarterback on the Columbia Falls football team for two years...Named team offensive MVP and was an all-conference pick...PERSONAL: Majoring in mathematics...Son of Jim and Mary Olson of Kalispell...Oldest of three children in the family...Has a brother, Adam, and a sister, Aly...Married...Wife's name is Rachael.