Parents: Scott and Julie Rudenick
Major: Health and Physical Education
2008: Started all 10 games as center... Made 1 solo tackle ... All-MIAC frist-team honoree ... Led 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 -- while surrendering just 22 sacks ... Rudenick has been a versatile lineman, playing both on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball in his career ... Team co-captain this season.
2007: Played in 2 games ... Had a total of 3 tackles ... Before receiving medical hardship due to foot injury.
2006: Played in all 10 games ... Had a total of 42 tackles (16 solo), including 8.5 tackles for a loss of 28 yards ... Made 2 sacks for a total of 10 yards ... Broke up 1 pass ... Had 1 quarterback hurry.
2005: Played in all 10 games ... Had a total of 56 tackles (15 solo), including 6 tackles for a loss of 15 yards ... Had 2.5 sacks for 8 yards ... Broke up 1 pass ... Recovered 1 fumble.
2004: Made 1 solo tackle for a loss of 2 yards.
High School: Participated in football, basketball, baseball, and golf ... All-Conference, Academic All-State, New Ulm Journal Player of the Week, Journal team, and State runner-up in football ... AAU Champions and section runner-up in basketball ... Member of National Honor Society, Student Council, and on the A Honor Role.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Rudy.
Favorite Class: History.
Career Goal: Coach: Athletics and Kids.
First summer job: Cook/Dishwasher.
Last summer job: Grounds Crew.
What I like Most about Augsburg: The people.
My Athletic Goal at Augsburg: Playoffs, win the conference.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: State runner-up in nine-man football in high school.
Favorite Quote: "Strength does not come from physical capacity but an individual will at hand."
Favorite food: Pizza.
Favorite movie: Rounders.
Favorite TV show: ESPN.
Favorite Music Artist: Linkin Park.
