#17 Jon Tritsch
Junior
Cornerback - CB
Height: 5-11
Weight: 185
Hometown: Murray, Neb.
High School: Conestoga H.S. ('05)
Major: Communications, History

2007 - Played in four games for the Cobbers...he carried the ball 4 times for 31 total rushing yards...averaged 7.8 yards a carry and his longest run was 13 yards.

2006 - Played in 3 games for the Cobbers... Recorded 7 tackles on the year... Recorded first college tackle against MSU Moorhead, also had a season high 5 tackles.

Personal: All-District in football…letter winner in football, basketball, soccer, and track…son of Tom and Criss...favorite foods are Valentinos and pineapple.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? “To win a National Championship and become educated.”

What do you like best about Concordia? "We have a legitimate chance to win a National Championship, and the female to male ratio is outstanding."

The TRITSCH File

One word that best describes me: enthusiasm

Where would you go if you could spend one week anywhere in the world: ESPN Zone in New York

Favorite food: frozen fruit bars

Favorite restaurant: Valentinos

Favorite movies: The original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Favorite TV show: Sportscenter

Favorite musical groups: Frank Sinatra, Neil Diamond, Ludacris

Favorite holiday: Kwanzaa

Favorite book: Friday Night Lights

One thing I can't live without: Gatorade

If I could have one superpower: woo women with eye contact

Nobody knows how much I like to: Dance

Biggest influence on my football career: My brother Matt

If I were to play another sport, it would be: Boxing

Favorite pro sports team: St. Lousi Cardinals

My dream job is: Sportscenter Anchor