2011 — Earned honorable mention All-PFL honors at linebacker after starting all 11 games.
- Posted six tackles in win versus Dayton.
- Had eight tackles in win at Marist.
- Recorded a nine-yard sack in his six tackles in win versus Valparaiso.
- Recovered a fumble and had seven tackles (4 solo) in loss at San Diego.
- Had six tackles and a pass breakup in win at Morehead State.
- Finished with career-high eight tackles in win versus Campbell.
- Collected seven tackles with six solo and a fumble recovery in win versus Grand View.
- Recorded five tackles including four solo in loss at North Dakota.
2010 — Reserve...did not see game action.
2009 — Appeared in five games...collected six tackles.
2008 — Earned first varsity letter as top reserve at linebacker...collected 25 tackles...made lone start at Dayton, collecting season-high seven tackles, including three-yard tackle for loss...had six tackles vs. Campbell, while forcing fumble...recorded four tackles vs. Jacksonville.
2007 — Redshirted.
Prep — Captain of Rolling Meadows High School (Mt. Prospect, Ill.) football team as a senior...earned all-league honors in football...also lettered in baseball and swimming...two-time Illinois state qualifier in 50 freestyle.
Personal — Business major...recipient of Drake Presidential Scholarship...son of Jeff and Mary Kaye Grovak...born June 29, 1989.
Season
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Solo Tackles
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Assisted Tackles
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Tackles for a Loss
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2008
|
12
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13
|
1
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2009
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1
|
5
|
.5
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2011
|
33
|
21 |
4.5
|
Total
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46
|
39
|
6
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Career Highs
Tackles: 6.5 vs. Grand View (9/10/11)
Tackles for a Loss: 2 vs. Grand View (9/10/11)