Lance Carl

Year:
Senior
Hometown:
Missoula, Mont.

Montana: Lance is recovering from a knee injury he suffered in a game last fall, and saw limited action in 2011 spring drills.

2010: He was playing at running back and on special teams, but suffered a season-ending injury in the opener against Western State.

2009: He was a redshirt at UM.

High School: He earned seven letters at local Big Sky High School: four in track and field, and three in football...he was an honorable mention all-state selection as a kickoff returner his senior year...a two-time all-state pick in track and field...named team MVP in track and MVP in track and field in jumps his senior year...chosen special teams MVP following his senior year...his high school football coach was the late Gary Ekegren, who was also a former Griz player and UM assistant coach.

Personal: His major is economics. Birth date: Nov. 7, 1988. His parents are Fred and Susan Carl of Missoula. His grandfather, Fred Carl, lettered in swimming at Montana.