Dan Ruettiger Class: RS Junior Hometown: Joliet, Ill. High School: Providence Weight: 141

2007-08: Won four out of his first five matches at the Cyclone Open... recorded a 10-5 overall record, with two falls and two major decisions... finished fourth at the Duhawk Open while picking up one major decision and one fall in three victories... earned a major decision over Zac Holland of Augustana... won two matches at the "Flash" Flanagan Open, including one by fall.

2006-07: Went 12-12 with one pin at 141-pounds... did not compete in any MAC dual matches, then made an improbable run at MAC title, advancing to the championship match... finished third in MAC Championships as a freshman... placed fourth at Pointer Open at 141-pounds... registered a fifth-place finish at the Dan Gable Open at 141-pounds.

2005-06 (Redshirt): Picked up his first collegiate victory in an match at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point's Pointer Open in the 141-pound class... posted a 5-4 record in open competition on the season.

High School: A four-time IHSA State Championship qualifier and two-time all-America selection... finished fifth at the Fila Cadet National in 2004... placed in regionals and sectionals four times... earned NHSCA All-American Honors with a sixth place national finish.

Personal: Son of Kelly and Tim Ruettiger... born March 20, 1987... nephew of Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger who was depicted in the 1993 motion picture "Rudy."

Year		W	L	Pins
2005-06    	5	4	1
2006-07	       12	12	1
Career		17	16	2