Ethan Pateman

Year:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Stevensville, Mont.

Montana: Ethan had a solid spring and was expected to see action at linebacker this year, but will miss the 2011 season due to an injury.

2010: He was moved from defensive end to linebacker last fall. He was a standout on special teams

2009: He was named Montana's "Scout Team Player of the Year" on defense as a redshirt.

High School: He earned four letters in football, three in basketball, and one in track and field at Stevensville High School...a two-time all-conference pick, playing linebacker, running back, and also punting...also twice all-league in basketball...a three-time team MVP on defense in football...served as team captain in football on two occasions and in hoops once...his 2008 basketball team was divisional champs with a 27-5 record...his high school football coach was former (1981-84) Grizzly quarterback Bob Connors.

Career Highs: He had two tackles in three different games. He had a fumble recovery against Idaho State and at Portland State.

Personal: He is a political science major and hopes to attend law school. His parents are Thomas and Valerie Pateman of Stevensville. Birth date: August 19, 1990.