| Alex Zumberge |
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 | Class:
Senior
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| Hometown:
Houston, Texas
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| High School:
Houston Christian
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| Height / Weight:
6-0 / 250
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| Position:
DS
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| Experience:
Sr.-1L*
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Fourth-year deep snapper who has seen action in 33 career games ... appeared in all 12 games at deep snapper on punts in 2010 ... appeared in six games in 2009 ... gained valuable experience working with the scout team as a redshirt in 2007 ... was a two-time all-state selection as a prepster ... a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2010 and second team choice in 2011 ... a seven-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll.
SENIOR (2011)
Played in all 12 games ... second team Academic All-Big 12 choice ... long snapper for placekicks and punts ... registered one tackle on special teams in win against BYU ... had one tackle against Oklahoma State ... snapped on the game-winning 40-yard field goal at Texas A&M.
JUNIOR (2010)
Appeared in all 12 games at deep snapper on punts ... a first-team Academic All-Big 12 selection... helped the punters average 42.1 ypp on 60 attempts with 20 punts inside the 20 ... recovered a fumbled punt against No. 17/18 Texas A&M.
SOPHOMORE (2009)
Appeared in six games at deep snapper ... played in games against ULM, Missouri, Oklahoma State, UCF, Baylor and Kansas.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN(2008)
Appeared in three games at deep snapper ... saw action against FAU, Colorado and Baylor ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Johnston at Houston Christian ... a three-year letterman and starter on the offensive and defensive lines ... a two-time all-state and all-district selection ... was twice selected as captain by his teammates ... tabbed first-team all-state at guard and second-team all-state at defensive tackle as a senior ... also tabbed first-team all-district at both positions ... started all 14 games at guard and defensive tackle ... posted 30 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 10 pressures and four fumble recoveries ... named honorable mention all-state and first-team all-district at offensive tackle as a junior ... started all 13 games on offense and also played defensive tackle ... started all 13 games at center as a sophomore ... also lettered in basketball and track and field for two seasons ... won the district title in the shot put as a senior.
PERSONAL
Born in Houston, Texas ... majoring in chemistry ... a seven-time member of UT's Athletics Director's Honor Roll ... tabbed the Houston Christian Student-Athlete of the Year in 2006 ... spent time working with the Ronald McDonald Foundation, the Salvation Army and the Brookshire Foundation.
THE ZUMBERGE FILE
Nickname: Zum
During pregame, I like to: Focus
Favorite channel: Science Channel
Favorite show: 24
I can't believe I watch: The Venture Bros.
Favorite movie: Black Hawk Down
Sports hero: Peyton Manning
Favorite superhero: Human Torch
Favorite musicians: Red Hot Chili Peppers
Favorite video game: Halo 1
Favorite cartoon character: Dr. Orpheus
Pet: Dog (Maggie)
