Truman State University Athletics

Truman: 2009 - Named all-MIAA honorable mention after starting all 11 games on the defensive line… led all defensive linemen with 35 total tackles…recorded six total tackles twice, once against Minnesota State and the other in the season-ending victory against Pittsburg State… blocked a kick against Emporia State.

2008 - Played in 10 of the games and recorded 16 tackles on the year with five solos… also had one sack against Missouri Western State University...lifter of the week following the Fort Hays State game...named to the MIAA?Academic Honor Roll.

2007 - Had a season-high seven tackles, all assisted stops, against Northwest Missouri…recorded 1.5 tackles for loss…22 of the 25 tackles came on running plays…was one of the two lifters of the week following Washburn game.

High School: Earned all-Metro, all-Conference and all-State honors ... member of the 2006 conference football champions ... a two-time state baseball champion ... scored winning run in championship game ... was an all-Metro pick in baseball as a first baseman.

Personal: Born Dec. 31, 1987 ... son of Carl and Jill Ploesser ... an Exercise Science major.Exercise Science major.