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Cole Laux |
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A walk-on fullback who adds depth to the backfield ... earned a monogram in 2003 for his work on special teams and the scout team ... has seen action the last two seasons ... a strong, physical back who has been an asset to the scout team.
2003 (SENIOR): Played in one game (Florida State) ... was a standout on the scout teams at fullback ... became a contributor on special teams during the season ... made one special teams appearance on the season.
2002 (JUNIOR): Was a contributor on the scout team at fullback ... played in one game (Rutgers) ... played 41 seconds against the Scarlet Knights.
2001 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see action as a second-year fullback for the Irish in 2001.
2000 (FRESHMAN): Did not see action as a rookie fullback for the Irish in 2000.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Marian High School in Mishawaka, Ind. ... a two-year letterman in football ... winner of the Ironman Award for not missing a day of practice his junior and senior seasons ... starting tailback as a senior ... posted 938 rushing yards and 75 receiving yards with 13 touchdowns ... also played middle linebacker, making 38 tackles ... team was 13-1 as a senior before losing in the state semifinal game ... earned academic all-state honors ... nominated as a scholar-athlete by the Moose Krause chapter of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame ... also lettered in track and field as a junior and a senior ... his father, Chris, graduated from Notre Dame in 1979 ... second oldest of six kids ... enrolled in the Mendoza College of Business, majoring in finance.
