2012 • JUNIOR SEASON: Played in seven games, starting three at center (at UNLV, vs. New Hampshire and at Wisconsin) • suffered a season-ending injury at Illinois, causing him to miss the final three games of the season • earned his second varsity letter. Game-by-Game: Provided protection for an offense that totaled a season-high 478 yards (209 rushing, 269 passing) at UNLV • helped pave the way for the Gophers to rush for a season-high 240 yards against New Hampshire • part of a protection unit that allowed Minnesota to pass for 246 yards and three touchdowns vs. Purdue • protected for a Minnesota offense that rushed for 231 yards at Illinois.
2011 • SOPHOMORE SEASON: Saw action as a reserve in six games • earned his first varsity letter. Game-by-Game: saw action as reserve in season-opener at Southern California • saw action vs. Nebraska • made an appearance against Iowa • saw action against Wisconsin • saw action as a reserve along the offensive line at Northwestern • appeared against Illinois.
2010 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Did not see any game action.
2009: Redshirted • walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL: Honorable mention all-state selection in 2008 • named third-team all-metro and first-team All-Suburban East Conference this past season • helped lead Cretin-Derham Hall to a 25-2 record over the past two seasons • also helped lead Raiders to a Class 5A state semifinal berth in 2008 and a runner-up finish in 2007 • served as team captain as a senior • registered 110 pancake blocks in 2008 • ranked as the No. 8 center in the nation by ESPN.com and Scouts, Inc. • coached by Mike Scanlan.
PERSONAL: Son of Lisa and Chris Mottla • born Sept. 28, 1990 • business and marketing education major.
