2012 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Played in all 13 games • started four games at left tackle • earned his second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made his season debut at UNLV and helped protect for an offense that totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing) • helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire • started against Purdue when Minnesota passed for 246 yards and three touchdowns • started at Illinois when the Gophers rushed for 231 yards • saw action vs. Texas Tech as Minnesota gained 222 yards on the ground.
2011 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Played in six games • started final two games of 2011 season at left tackle • earned his first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Made his first collegiate appearance at Michigan (10/1) • saw action as reserve at Purdue (10/8) • saw action against Nebraska (10/22) • played numerous snaps against Iowa (10/29) • saw action at left tackle against Wisconsin (11/12) • made first career start at left tackle at Northwestern (11/19) • part of an offensive line that paved the way for a season-high 269 yards rushing vs. the Wildcats • started second consecutive game at left tackle in victory over Illinois (11/26).
2010: Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Victor J. Andrew High School • helped lead his team to a 6-4 record and a playoff berth in 2009 • earned 2009 Illinois Coaches Association first-team all-state honors • named second-team all-state by the Chicago Tribune • 2009 all-area selection • named Offensive Player of the Year in the Southwest Suburban League Red Conference • two-time all-conference selection • helped lead his team to an 8-3 record, a playoff berth and a conference championship as a sophomore in 2007 • coached by Jim Zimmer.
PERSONAL: Marek Lenkiewicz was born Jan. 30, 1992 • son of Vicki and Marek Lenkiewicz.
