Butler University Athletics

Player Bio 2007: Played in 10 games as adefensive back and return specialist...named Butler's Most ValuableSpecial Teams Player...led the Bulldogs in kickoff returns with 20for 392 yards...had a long return of 31 yards againstJacksonville...recorded eight solo tackles and four assists...had apass interception against Dayton...named to the PFL Academic HonorRoll...2006: Played in all 11 games as a defensive back and kickreturn specialist...led the Bulldogs and ranked seventh in the PFLin kickoff returns...picked up 79 yards on four kick returns atDavidson...had a long return of 28 yards at Missouri-Rolla...nameda 2006 Josten's Scholar-Athlete...2005: Played in 10 games...gained64 yards on four kickoff returns at Tiffin...named to the ButlerAthletic Director's Honor Roll...2004: Saw action in 10 games...ledthe Bulldogs in kickoff returns...had a 71-yard return on his firstcollegiate kickoff return against Austin Peay...posted acareer-high six kickoff returns for 91 yards againstDrake...Personal: Secondary education major...born 10/03/85...sonof Jack and Sarah Zimmer, Julie Zimmer...High School: First playerin Trinity Prep history to rush for over 1,000 yards inback-to-back seasons...two-time team captain...high school squad'sOffensive Player of the Year...runner-up for District Player of theYear honors in 2003...two-time all-district performer...scored 40career touchdowns...selected to play in the 2003 Central FloridaAll-Star Game...helped Trinity Prep to three consecutive stateplayoff appearances...earned four varsity letters...High SchoolCoach: Drew Nemec.