BEFORE UMD: Passed his way into the South Bend Clay High School record books during his four years (2008-11) as the Colonials' No. 1 signal caller ... snared All-Northern Indiana Conference and All-State (honorable mention) recognition as sophomore, junior and senior ... was a two-time team captain and Most Valuable Offensive Player honoree ... owns Colonial career and single-season marks for passing yards, pass completions and passing touchdowns ... finished 22nd all-time among all Indiana high school quarterbacks in passing yards (one place behind current Washington Redskin Rex Grossman) ... played under head coach Joe Szajko ... spent four springs on the prep baseball diamond, maintaining a regular spot in the Colonial starting lineup (third base and pitcher).