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2009 (Sophomore): Had started the first eight contests, seven at strongside LB, and one at middle LB, until a knee injury ended his campaign...Totaled 31 tackles (18 solo), 1½ for loss, one interception, two pass breakups and a forced fumble...In just his second career start, his first in exactly a year, helped CSU to a resounding 23-17 win at Colorado (Sept. 6); rushed a Cody Hawkins throw to help force an incompletion halfway through the third quarter, then on second-and-goal from the CSU 2 late in the game, batted away a Cody Hawkins pass... In 24-23 win vs. Weber State (Sept. 12), his QB pressure on a first-quarter screen helped Eugene Daniels to throw RB Treyvn Smith for a 3-yard loss in the first quarter, and the Wildcats missed a field goal three plays later; also nearly picked off a pass with 33 seconds left in the game and WSU driving to attempt a game-winning field goal, then, on WSU's final drive late in the game, dropped Smith for a 5-yard loss on fourth-and-1, but an offsides penalty that had nothing to do with the play, nullified the stop...In assertive 35-20 win vs. Nevada (Sept. 19), shed the center's block to drop RB Luke Lippincott for a 1-yard loss, forcing an eventual first-quarter punt...In conference-opening loss at No. 19 BYU (Sept. 26), registered his first career interception, picking off Max Hall in the second half, setting up a field goal...Early in second quarter of bitter 31-29 loss at Idaho (Oct. 3), dropped DeMaundray Woolridge for no gain on third-and-1 to force a Vandals punt...In loss at No. 8 TCU (Oct. 17), started at middle LB after injuries limited starter Alex Williams and his backup, Chris Gipson...Early in setback vs. San Diego State (Oct. 24), sustained a season-ending knee injury and did not return. 2008 (Freshman): Played in seven games, including the New Mexico Bowl (Dec. 20), at outside linebacker, with one start...Posted six stops (four solo) on the season, with ½ tackle for loss...A true freshman, played in his first college game in season opener vs. Colorado (Aug. 31), making his debut from scrimmage early in the second quarter...One week later, replaced an injured Mychal Sisson (ankle) in the Rams' lineup, his initial collegiate start, vs. Sacramento State (Sept. 6)...Did not play vs. TCU (Oct. 11)...Enrolled at Colorado State in January as a grayshirt student-athlete and took part in spring practice...No doubt a player with one of the team's brightest futures, recognized by coaches for his natural football intelligence. High School: Named first-team all-conference as a senior in 2006 at Monarch High School in Louisville, Colo. ...Also earned honorable mention Class 4A all-state honors as a team captain in 2006...Picked up first-team all-conference accolades in 2005, as well as first-team all-Boulder county recognition in `06...A three-year starter and letterwinner, also played quarterback as well as linebacker for the Coyotes...Helped Monarch to the Class 4A state playoffs in 2006, and a pair of Skyline League titles (2004, `06)...Also lettered in basketball as a forward/center...Head football coach was Phil Bravo. Personal: Given name Michael James Kawulok...Last name is pronounced kuh-WALL-ik...Son of Ted and Kim Kawulok...Has one sister and three brothers, including Chris, a former Colorado State tight end, and Matt, a San Diego State tight end...An open-option major, seeking business...Hometown: Boulder, Colo.
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