Matt has lettered each of the last two seasons and would have an additional year of eligibility, but has decided to pursue a career in aviation after this season ... member of the All-Great West Football Conference Academic Team each of the past two seasons 2006: Saw action in 10 games, drawing starting assignment at Northern Iowa ... recorded both receptions of the season in game at Southern Utah 2005: Played in all 11 games at the second tight end or W-back position ... started game against Georgia Southern ... caught three passes for 15 yards ... first career reception was a 6-yard catch in collegiate debut versus Wisconsin-La Crosse ... also caught passes at Montana and Texas State Before SDSU: Named the Rapid City Stevens Male Athlete of the Year after his senior season ... lettered in football four times and was all-conference twice ... also was runner-up at 215 pounds in the state wrestling tournament ... qualified for the state track meet in the 100 and 200, and was a member of the state champion 4x200 relay team ... academic all-state selection and member of the National Honor Society