2012 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in all 13 games • started once against Northwestern • seventh on the team in tackles (50). Game-by-Game: Made four tackles at UNLV • recorded four tackles against New Hampshire • notched five tackles against Western Michigan and vs. Syracuse • posted five tackles at Iowa and against Northwestern • assisted on two tackles at Wisconsin • had five tackles vs. Purdue • made four tackles vs. Michigan, which included 1/2 sack • tallied four tackles at Illinois • recovered one fumble and made five tackles at Nebraska • registered one solo tackle vs. Michigan State • assisted on one tackle vs. Texas Tech.
2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Appeared in all 12 games • recorded 11 tackles (six solo, five assisted) • earned second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Recorded a solo tackle in season opener at USC (9/3) • tallied two solo tackles in 2011 home opener vs. New Mexico State (9/10) • appeared in 29-23 victory over Miami (Ohio) (9/17) • appeared in loss to North Dakota State (9/24) • garnered one total tackle in Big Ten opener at Michigan (10/1) • appeared in 45-17 loss at Purdue (10/8) • notched two tackles (one solo, one assist) in Homecoming loss to Nebraska (10/22) • appeared in 22-21 victory over Iowa (10/29) • assisted on two tackles in loss at Michigan State (11/5) • had three tackles (two solo, one assist) vs. Wisconsin (11/12) • appeared in 28-13 road loss at Northwestern (11/19) • appeared in 27-7 victory over Illinois (11/26).
2010 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Appeared in all 12 games, starting three • made 29 total tackles (14 solo), forcing two turnovers and breaking up one pass• earned first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Debuted with first-career start at strong safety in a 24-17 Gophers win over Middle Tennessee State (9/2) • finished the game with four total tackles (three solo, one assist) • tallied five total tackles (three solo, two assists) against South Dakota (9/11) • forced two turnovers to set up Minnesota touchdowns against USC (9/18) • recorded first-career interception against the Trojans in the third quarter to set up a Minnesota touchdown, putting the Gophers up 14-13 • forced a fumble and recovered the loose ball late in the game, setting up the game's final scoring drive • finished the USC game with seven total tackles (three solo, four assists) with one pass break up • appeared against Northern Illinois (9/25) but did not record any stats • made one solo stop against Northwestern (10/2) • appeared as a reserve against Wisconsin (10/9), making seven stops (three solo) • appeared against Purdue (10/16) but did not record any statistics • made one total tackles against Penn State (10/23) • made one tackle against Ohio State (10/30) • notched two tackles (one solo) against Michigan State (11/6) • made one tackle against Illinois (11/13) • appeared against Iowa (11/27) but did not record any stats.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduate of Warren Central High School • helped lead his team to a 13-2 record and a state championship in 2009 • the Warriors defeated Carmel High School 42-36 in double overtime to take the Indiana 5A title • earned Honorable Mention All-State honors from the Associated Press • played for the Mainland squad in the 2009 Aloha Prep Classic in Hawaii • tallied 115 tackles to rank No. 3 on the squad last season • racked up three interceptions, 10 pass break-ups, two fumble recoveries and one forced fumble in 2009 • recorded 45 tackles, two interceptions, four pass break-ups and a blocked field goal as a junior in 2008 • coached by John Hart.
RECRUITING: Selected Minnesota over offers from Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Iowa, Louisville and Michigan State.
PERSONAL: James Manuel was born March 17, 1991 • son of Janet and Clyde Manuel.
