Bo Cisek

Height:
6-2
Weight:
260
Position:
DE
Class:
Redshirt First-Year
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Notre Dame

2012: Once again appeared in all 13 games, primarily on special teams as the punt protector ... Recipient of NU's Thomas Airth Spirit Award, presented annually to the player whose spirit and enthusiasm have been an inspiration to teammates and fans throughout the season ... Recorded two rushes on offense in the fourth quarter of Senior Day win over Illinois ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2011: Played in all 13 games as a reserve defensive lineman and on special teams ... Did not record any statistics ... Academic All-Big Ten.

2010: Played against Illinois State ... Notched one tackle vs. the Redbirds ... Named team's defensive practice player of the week vs. Central Michigan.

2009: Played in one game.

2008: Did not see action.

High School: Two-time all East Suburban Catholic Conference (ESCC) and two-time Academic All-State linebacker at Notre Dame High ... Also named the Dons' Outstanding Defensive Player of the Year in both 2006 and '07 ... Led team in tackles as a junior with 86 hits, 14 TFL's and two fumble recoveries ... Totaled 84 tackles, 13 TFL's, a fumble recovery and two interceptions his senior season ... Also played offensive line ... In 2006, notched a career-high 14 tackles vs. Benet Academy, which featured current Wildcat Colin Armstrong ... Helped lead the Dons to the IHSA state playoffs both years ... Set a school record for safeties in a season in 2006 ... Member of National Honor Society ... Hesburgh Scholar and Summa Cum Laude honors ... Also lettered in wrestling three years ... Served as a team captain in both football and wrestling ... Coached by Mike Hennesey.

Personal: Born Bo Aloysius Cisek ... Son of Bo Cisek and Theresa Vazquez ... Communication studies major.