Parents: Tim and Jane Struss
Major: Business Management
2008: Played in all 10 games ... Had 2 tackles (1 solo) ... Completed his second full year as a starter for the Auggies, part of an offense that averaged 378.3 yards per-game (second-best in the MIAC), including a passing average of 325.5 yards per-game -- tops among MIAC teams and fifth-best nationally among Division III teams ... In his two seasons as a starter at tackle, Augsburg has produced 8,030 yards of total offense (401.5 yards per-game), including 6,839 passing yards (341.95 yards per-game), while surrendering just 45 sacks.
2007: Played in 9 games ... Had 1 tackle (1 solo).
2006: Played in 2 games ... Had 1 tackles (1 solo).
2005: Played in 6 games ... Had 9 tackles (5 solo).
High School: Participated in football and baseball ... All-Conference, Conference Lineman of the Year, 9-man All-State, All Journal Defensive first team in football.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Favorite Class: Wood Shop.
Career Goal: Happy, Healthy, and Wealthy.
First summer job: Farmer.
Last summer job: Farmer.
My Athletic Goal at Augsburg: Have fun and improve.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Beating Wartburg.
Favorite Quote: "If you ain't first your last."
Favorite food: Cheesy Turkey.
Favorite movie: National Treasure.
Favorite TV show: Sports Center.
Favorite Music Artist: Chevelle.
