Brian Fischer

Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-3
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Ashton, Iowa
High School:
Sheldon H.S.
Major:
Animal Science

Brian will again vie for a starting spot on the Jackrabbit defensive line this season

2009
Contributed in a reserve role in 11 of team's 12 games ... opened season with 1.5 tackles for loss, including sack, against Georgia Southern ... posted season-high four tackles in home games against Indiana State and Southern Illinois ... lone tackle of game versus North Dakota State was a sack for loss of six yards ... credited with two tackles, including sack, in Football Championship Subdivision playoff game versus Montana

2008
Played in first 10 games of the season, starting seven ... opened season by recording three tackles, including one for loss, and forcing and recovering a fumble at Iowa State ... registered career-high eight tackles, including half-sack, versus Cal Poly ... credited with safety on sack in home opener against Youngstown State ... ranked fifth on team with five tackles for loss, totaling 18 yards

2007
Played in six games, recording six tackles ... made three stops, including two tackles for loss, in Jackrabbit victory over Stephen F. Austin ... forced and recovered fumble on second-half kickoff to set up field goal in Jackrabbit victory over North Dakota State ... also credited with two tackles in game against NDSU

2006
Redshirted

BEFORE SDSU
Earned Class 2A first-team all-state honors from both the Des Moines Register and the Iowa Newspaper Association ... was a three-year letter winner for coach Matt Meendering at Sheldon High School ... in addition to being a two-time team most valuable player in football, he was captain of the wrestling team and also lettered in track ... academic all-state selection