Butler University Athletics

2007: Starter in Butler's first seven games, before beingsidelined for the season by injury...tied for the team lead in passbreakups (4)...had a career-high eight tackles, including acareer-best seven solo tackles, at Valparaiso...recorded a 31-yardpass interception return against Albion...named first team CoSIDAAcademic All-District V...chosen first team AcademicAll-PFL...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll and the ButlerAthletic Director's Honor Roll...2006: Played in all 11games...named first team PFL All-Academic and first team District VAll-Academic...finished second on the team in pass interceptionsand tenth in tackles...ranked eighth in the PFL in passinterceptions...had two pass thefts against Drake...recorded aseason-high six tackles at Davidson...named a 2006 Josten'sScholar-Athlete...2005: Played in four games...named to the PFLAcademic Honor Roll and the Butler Athletic Director's HonorRoll...Personal: Biology major...born 8/27/87...son of Kevin andRebecca Schmidtz...High School: Defensive back on nationally-rankedteam at St. Xavier High School...helped St. Xavier to an 11-1record, a GCL championship and a No. 23 ranking in the USA TodayNational High School Poll...earned two varsity footballletters...honor student...High School Coach: Steve Specht.