2012 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in 11 games • made eight tackles. Game-by-Game: Made three tackles at UNLV • made his lone start of the season against New Hampshire and made two solo tackles • recorded one solo tackle at Wisconsin, vs. Purdue and at Illinois • played vs. Texas Tech but did not record any stats.
2011 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played running back for the first three games of the season • transitioned to linebacker for the final nine games, starting one • recorded 17 tackles (six solo, 11 assists) • earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Recorded his first career carry in the season opener at USC (9/3) • carried the ball seven times for 17 yards and a touchdown in home opener vs. New Mexico State (9/10) • appeared in 29-23 home victory against Miami (Ohio) (9/17) • played his first game on defense in loss to North Dakota State (9/24) • tallied three tackles (one solo, two assists) in Big Ten opener at Michigan (10/1) • made first career start at Purdue (10/8) and tallied three solo tackles • recorded six tackles (two solo, four assists) in loss to Nebraska (10/22) • had an assist in 22-21 victory over Iowa (10/29) • assisted on one tackle in 31-24 loss at Michigan State (11/5) • one total tackle in 42-13 home loss to Wisconsin (11/12) • assisted on two tackles in 28-13 loss at Northwestern (11/19) • appeared in 27-7 win over Illinois (11/26).
2010: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2010 graduate of Woodbury High School • helped lead his team to a 6-4 record in 2009 • earned second-team all-state honors from the Associated Press in 2009 • rushed for 1,053 yards as a senior, despite playing in just seven games • scored 13 rushing touchdowns in 2009 • also played defensive back for the Royals, recording 45 tackles and forcing four fumbles • tallied 159 yards rushing and three scores on just 20 carries as a junior in 2008 • also tallied three receptions and a TD during his junior season • tallied 29 tackles, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery during his junior season • coached by Beau LaBore.
PERSONAL: Born Sept. 9, 1991 • son of Nethdra Pugh and step-father Sherwin Pugh.
