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2009 (Sophomore): Played in 11 games, with four starts, the season's first four games at weakside guard...Among CSU's strongest players, established a team record with 32 reps on the bench press in an NFL Combine-style test at the 2009 Rams Superstars Competition in April at Moby Arena...In resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6), with starter Shelley Smith (ankle) out, made his first career start in only his second college game, on his 21st birthday...Helped Rams outgain the Buffs on the ground, 168-29...After Smith returned to the lineup, saw reserve action at guard in most games over the balance of the season...Earned academic all-conference following the season. 2008 (Freshman): Saw action in one game, his college debut, late in the loss at Cal (Sept. 27). 2007: Redshirted as a true freshman in his first season of college eligibility. High School: Earned football MVP honors his senior year at Grand Island (Neb.) Senior High School...The Tri-City honorary offensive football captain, was a first-team all-state Class A selection...A three-sport athlete, also lettered four years in both basketball and track and field...On two occasions, won the Grand Island strongest man competition...Named academic all-state two years in a row...A member of the National Honor Society, he was the valedictorian in a class of more than 400 students...High school football coach was Jeff Tomlin. Personal: Given name Jacob Thomas Gdowski...Born Sept. 6, 1988, in Omaha, Neb. ...Son of Tom and Becky Gdowski...Has one brother...Majoring in business administration...Hometown: Grand Island, Neb
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