2006-07 Season: Endeed his freshman campsin with 19 wins and 18 losses with 3 falls... 5th place in his division at Dragon Open

Personal: State champion, four-time state placer, six-time state qualifier, 147 career wins...letters in wrestling...honor roll and outstanding scinece student...son of Shelly...hobbies include riding bike, paintballing, fishing, hanging out with brothers

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? "A good education and great coach.”

What do you like best about Concordia? "My team."

The SIMBURGER File:

Nickname: Joe

Place I would most like to visit: Israel, Sicily

Favorite restaurant: Altony's

Favorite movies: The Salton Sea, Blood in Blood Out, The Punisher, Big Jake

Favorite TV shows: The History Channel, The Simpsons

Favorite musical groups: Hank Williams Jr.

Favorite book: The Bible, Papillion

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Real Country Music

What is the best gift you ever received: My GI Joe collection from Isaac

Best class ever taken at Concordia: Spanish 212 with DJ

The three people I would most like to meet: Ronald Reagen, John Wayne, Papillion

Nobody knows how much I like to: Cook

The biggest influence on my wrestling career: Milo Trusty and Elijah Simburger

Greatest personal sports moment: State Championship 2005

If I were to play another sport it would be: Basketball

Favorite pro sports team: St. Louis Cardinals