| Luke Poehlmann |
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Freshman
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| Hometown:
Brenham, Texas
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| High School:
Brenham
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| Height / Weight:
6-7 / 265
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| Position:
OT
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| Experience:
Fr.-RS
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· Career statistics
Second-year offensive lineman who gained valuable experience working with the scout team at tackle while redshirting in 2008 ... an all-state performer who helped Brenham post a 33-6 record (19-0 district) and win three consecutive district championships during his three seasons ... also a three-year letterwinner in track and field.
FRESHMAN (2008)
Redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Glen West at Brenham H.S. ... an all-state and two-time 18-4A all-district performer ... three-year letterwinner and starter at offensive tackle ... a third-team member of Dave Campbell's Super Team ... helped Brenham post a 33-6 record (19-0 district) and win three consecutive district championships during his three seasons ... only allowed one sack in his last two years as a prepster ... garnered first-team 4A all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and was a unanimous first-team all-district selection as a senior ... led Brenham to an 8-3 record (6-0 district) and the first round of the state playoffs ... helped Brenham's offense produce a balanced 191.0 yards rushing and 190.0 yards passing for 381.0 yards of total offense per game ... also helped the Cubs average 34.4 points per game ... earned second-team all-district honors as a junior ... led Brenham to an 11-2 record (6-0 district) and the regional semifinals ... cleared the way for the Cubs to produce 170.8 rushing yards and 394.0 total yards per game ... also helped the offense score 39.0 points per game ... helped Brenham to a 14-1 record (7-0 district) and the regional finals as a sophomore ... also was a three-year letterwinner in track and field (shot put) ... finished fifth at the 2007 4A state championships in the shot put (54'2.75").
PERSONAL
Born in Brenham, Texas ... was named after Luke in the Gospels ... prep honor roll student ... tabbed academic all-district as a senior ... active in the community service group Goodfellows, which helps collect, wrap and handout food and gifts at Thanksgiving and Christmas ... mother, H.F., is an English professor at Blinn College ... father, Luther, played guard at Blinn College and the University of Houston (1976-77) ... brother, Matthew, played defensive tackle at the University of New Mexico (2002-03) ... brother, Mark, played tight end at Blinn College (2004-05) ... uncle, John Darr, played defensive tackle at Texas A&I (1977) ... enjoys playing guitar, surfing, snowboarding, wakeboarding, hunting and fishing.
THE POEHLMANN FILE
During pregame, I like to: Relax and get loose
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV shows: Scrubs, Bonanza, Gilligan's Island
I can't believe I watch: Walker Texas Ranger
Favorite sports movies: Remember the Titans, Rudy
Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption
Favorite actors: Mel Gibson, John Wayne
Favorite music artists: Johnny Cash, George Strait, Carrie Underwood
Sports hero: Troy Aikman
Favorite Superhero: Superman
Nobody knows I can: Play guitar
I came to Texas because: It was the best fit for me
