CAREER NOTES: Took over long-snapping duties last season, handling every punt, field goal and PAT snap during the 2008 season.

2008 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Young long-snapper performed admirably in his first season as the Gophers’ starter at the position • appeared in all 13 games • executed 124 long snaps on the year with just one bad snap on a field goal try • delivered 76 punt snaps with two blocks • also had 16 field goal attempt snaps and 36 PAT attempt snaps on the season • made lone tackle of the season at Purdue (10/25) • earned first letter.

2007 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any playing time as a member of the squad • scholar-athlete award winner.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2006 graduate of Brookfield East High School (Wis.) • high school coach was Joe Sciortino • 2005 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Honorable Mention all-conference selection at center • 2005 Greater Metro Conference scholar-athlete in football • was also a two-year letterwinner in baseball • GMC scholar-athlete in baseball as a senior.

PERSONAL: Kinesiology/pre-physical therapy major  • son of John and Julie Coleman • born June 13, 1988 • lists beating rival Brookfield Central during his senior year as his most memorable sports thrill.