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Wayne State University Athletics

2008 Football Roster

30 Steve Wisniewski

30 Steve Wisniewski

  • Position:
    FS
  • Height:
    6-1
  • Weight:
    200
  • Letters:
    4
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Madison Hts., Mich.
  • High School:
    Lamphere

Summary

Biography


Career Notes: Played in 42 career games, starting the last 22 at safety.

[quote][quote] 2008: Started all 11 games at safety ... recorded five tackles (4-1) vs. Mercyhurst ... had a season-high nine tackles (5-4) plus a forced fumble vs. Indianapolis ... recorded a tackle for loss against Tiffin ... returned a Northern Michigan fumble three yards ... selected WSU[apos]s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game ... played on all four special teams ... finished second on the squad with nine special teams tackles (all on kickoff coverage) ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic team ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2007: Started all 11 games ... had a game-high 13 total tackles (7-6) against Michigan Tech ... recorded five tackles (3-2) at St. Joseph[apos]s ... had a game-high 14 tackles (4-10) at Mercyhurst ... recorded 12 tackles (7-5) vs. Findlay ... made a team-best 13 tackles (6-7) at Grand Valley along with a pass break-up ... had 11 tackles (10-1) at Hillsdale for fifth double-digit game of the year ... also had a pass break-up ... recorded nine tackles (4-5) and a pass break-up at Indianapolis ... had a tackle for loss and forced a fumble along with eight total tackles (7-1) vs. Ferris State ... 12th in the GLIAC in tackles (8.5 per game) ... led the team with 41 assisted tackles ... finished second on the squad in solo tackles (52) and total tackles (93) ... played on the kickoff coverage, punt return and punt coverage teams ... WSU[apos]s Special Teams Player of the Week for the Hillsdale game ... Game-By-Game Stats.

[quote][quote] 2006: Played in all 11 games ... led WSU with three special teams tackles at Michigan Tech (first career tackle came on kickoff coverage team) ... also had a pass break-up and a nine-yard kickoff return ... recorded an assisted tackle against Mercyhurst ... made a career-high three tackles (2-1) at Gannon ... made two solo tackles on kickoff coverage versus Hillsdale plus tackled a Charger player after WSU blocked an extra point ... had a three-yard kickoff return at Northwood ... played on all four special teams ... tied for the team lead in kickoff coverage tackles with nine (2-7) ... 10 of his 13 tackles came on special teams ... Game-By-Game Stats.

2005: Dressed for all 10 games playing in nine ... played on the punt return, kickoff return and kickoff coverage teams.

[quote][quote] High School: A 2005 graduate of Lamphere High School ... earned three varsity letters for the Rams ... played for former WSU quarterback Jason Charron ... set career bests with 35 carries, 348 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 40-27 defeat of Mt. Clemens in 2004 ... named to the Detroit News Honorable Mention All-North Team as a linebacker ... named to the Detroit Free Press Honorable Mention All-North Team as a running back ... earned Most Valuable Player accolades ... elected to the all-area and Dream Team All-Area teams ... also participated in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Full name--Steven H. Wisniewski ... born November 28, 1986, in Royal Oak ... son of Steve and Patricia Wisniewski ... twin brother Brent also plays football for Wayne State ... has an older sister, Anita ... is a business administration/marketing major ... named to the Athletic Director[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.5+) for Winter 2008, Fall 2008 and Winter 2009 ... named to the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Fall 2005, Winter 2007 and Fall 2007.

Steve Wisniewski[apos]s Career Statistics
Year GP Solo Ast. Total PBrUp
2005 9 0 0 0 0
2006 11 6 7 13 1
2007 11 52 41 93 3
2008 11 24 21 45 0
Career 42 82 69 151 4

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Historical Player Information

  • 30

    2005Freshman

    RB
    6'1" 191 lbs
    30
  • 30

    2006Sophomore

    SS
    6'1" 194 lbs
    30
  • 30

    2007Junior

    SS
    6'1" 200 lbs
    30
  • 30

    2008Senior

    FS
    6'1" 200 lbs
    30