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26 Mike Rallis  
Mike Rallis

Class:
Graduated

Hometown:
Edina, Minn.

High School:
Edina HS

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 245

Position:
Linebacker


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2011• JUNIOR SEASON:
Started at outside linebacker all 12 games • ranked third on team with 83 tackles (53 solo, 30 assists) • had five tackles-for-loss with 1.5 sacks • recovered one fumble • broke up two passes • earned third varsity letter • named Academic All-Big Ten.

Game-by-Game: Tallied three tackles (two solo, one assist) and recovered a fumble in season opener at USC (9/3) • led team with 13 tackles (12 solo, one assist), including one tackle-for-loss in home opener vs. New Mexico State (9/10) • recorded four tackles (two solo, two assists) and broke-up a pair of passes in 29-23 home victory against Miami (Ohio) (9/17) • notched five tackles (four solo, one assist) in 37-24 loss to North Dakota State (9/24) • tallied two tackles (one solo, one assist) at Michigan (10/1) • tied for team-high seven tackles while recording one sack and two tackles-for-loss in loss at Purdue (10/8) • tallied six tackles (four solo, two assists) in Homecoming loss to Nebraska (10/22) • had 10 tackles (three solo, seven assists) in 22-21 victory over Iowa (10/29) • led team with nine tackles (six solo, three assists) in 31-24 loss at Michigan State (11/5) • had eight tackles (six solo, two assists) along with one tackle-for-loss vs. Wisconsin (11/12) • tied career-high with 13 stops and 0.5 sacks in loss to Northwestern (11/19) • three total tackles in 27-7 win over Illinois (11/26).

2010 • SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Appeared in nine games this season, starting six at linebacker • tallied 37 total tackles (23 solo) with six tackles for a loss • also tallied three interceptions this year. Game-by-Game: returned to the lineup and made first-career start against MTSU (9/2) after missing all but three games in 2009 with a leg injury • finished with a game-high seven total tackles (four solo, three assists) • also recorded his first career interception against the Blue Raiders and returned the pick for three yards • tied for a team-high and career-best nine tackles (six solo, three assists) and recorded his second interception of the season to set up a Minnesota touchdown against South Dakota (9/11) • tallied three total tackles (one solo, two assists) against USC (9/18) • Appeared against Northern Illinois (9/25) but did not record any statistics • did not appear against Northwestern (10/2) or Wisconsin (10/9) • made one tackle against Purdue (10/16) • led the Gophers with seven tackles (five solo) against Penn State (10/23) including 1.5 tackles for a loss • made five tackles (one solo) against Ohio State (10/30) including one tackle for a three-yard loss • picked off his team-leading third interception against Michigan State (11/6) while making three tackles (one solo) • contributed two solo stops in Minnesota's win over Iowa (11/27).

2009:
Saw action in three games, before suffering broken leg vs. No. 8 Cal on 9/19 • recorded six tackles, including five solo stops • awarded a medical hardship waiver after missing remainder of season following broken leg, regaining a season of eligibility.

2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON:
Earned a scholarship during training camp • appeared in all 13 games as a defensive back and on special teams • got his first collegiate start at the Insight Bowl • totaled 20 tackles • scholar-athlete award winner • earned first letter. Game-by-Game: Recorded a solo tackle in his first collegiate appearance in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30) • assisted on two tackles at Bowling Green (9/6) • made an unassisted tackle against Montana State (9/13) • credited with two total tackles vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • credited with a solo tackle at Ohio State (9/27) • fought off a block an made a spectacular solo tackle on kickoff coverage vs. Indiana (10/4) • tallied two total stops at Illinois (10/11) • recorded an unassisted tackle at Purdue (10/25) • saw playing time vs. Northwestern (11/1) and Michigan (11/8) but did not record any statistics • came off the bench to have a big game at Wisconsin (11/15), finishing with a team- and season-high eight tackles (six solo), including his first career tackle for loss • collected a solo tackle vs. Iowa (11/22) • started vs. Kansas (12/31), but did not record any statistics.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Helped lead Edina High School to a 10-1 mark and a Classic Lake Conference title as a senior in 2007 • earned all-conference, all-area and all-state honors following his senior season • named the MNpreps.com Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 • tallied more than 1,500 all-purpose yards and 21 touchdowns during his senior campaign • coached by Kim Nelson.

PERSONAL:
Born October 10, 1989 • son of Stewart and Monica Rallis • enrolled in the Carlson School of Management with a marketing and entrepreneurial management major.

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