Robert Oruche Class: Senior Hometown: Bensenville, IL High School: Fenton Height / Weight: 6-4 / 259 Position: DE Experience: 2L

2006: Appeared in seven games, including bowl. Had two tackles during the season. Credited with two stops against Indiana State (9-23).

2005: Saw action in eight contests on defense and special teams. Totaled 11 tackles, including two for loss, and one sack. Recorded three tackles, including one sack, against Tennessee Tech (9-17). Amassed six stops, five solo and one for loss, at Kent State (10-22). Had one tackle vs. Western Michigan (11-23).

2004: Played in eight games. Made six tackles and was credited with three quarterback hurries. Had a hurry in collegiate debut vs. Southern Illinois (9-11). Made one tackle vs. Akron (10-2). Had one stop vs. Central Florida (10-9). Credited with tackle vs. Western Michigan (10-23). Registered three tackles vs. Toledo (11-9).

2003: Redshirted.

High School: Team captain and Defensive Line MVP as senior. Played defensive end and tight end. Two-time football letterwinner. Honor Roll student.

Personal: Born May 7, 1985 in Chicago. Marketing major. Parents are Osita and Nike Oruche. Younger brother, Richard Oruche, is a guard on the NIU basketball team. Lists drawing as a hobby.

ORUCHE'S CAREER STATISTICS

ORUCHE'S CAREER GAME HIGHS
Tackles: 2, vs. Indiana State, 9-23-06
TFLs: 1, twice, last vs. Kent State, 10-22-05
Sacks: 1, vs. Tennessee Tech, 9-17-05