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CAREER STATISTICS

2009: Appeared in all 11 games ... racked up 34 tackles, including one for loss ... intercepted first career pass vs. Black Hills State .. season-high six tackles vs. Minnesota State, Mankato.

2008: Played in nine games including making seven starts ... recorded 25 tackles including two tackles for a loss ... had a season-high five tackles vs. Black Hills State, Winona State, and Minnesota State.

2007: Played in 10 games including making two starts ... recorded 33 tackles including two tackles for a loss ... had season-high seven tackles vs. Bemidji State and Winona State.

2006: Redshirted as a true freshman ... named scout special teams player of the week against Jamestown (N.D.) and Bemidji State.

High School: 2006 graduate of Kerkhoven-Murdock-Sundburg HS ... played for coach James Cortez ... three-year letterwinner ... first team all-conference as a senior ... selected West Central Tribune all-area ... recorded over 100 tackles as a senior ... named team most valuable player ... also in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Son of Tim and Annette Fernholz ... born Nov. 11, 1987 ... exercise science major.