Our position group break down continues with a close look at the Irish defensive line.
CAREER: Rookie broke into the defensive line rotation following the injury to graduated Ian Williams ... somewhat undersized when arrived on campus, but made significant strides in the weight room in terms of strength ... saw action in the final five games of the season, including the Hyundai Sun Bowl victory over Miami (Fla.) ... enters 2011 competing for increased playing time in the defensive line rotation.
2010 (FRESHMAN): Saw action in five games in 2010 ... moved into the playing rotation over the final five games of the year (Tulsa, Utah, Army, USC and Miami) ... posted two solo tackles on the year, both came against Utah ... added a fumble recovery against Tulsa.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: First-team Hawaii all-state selection for 2009 as defensive lineman by Honolulu Advertiser ... named second-team all-state as senior by Honolulu Star-Bulletin ... helped lead team to Hawaii state championship game and 12-1 record as senior at Kahuku High School in Kahuku, Hawaii ... only loss came 34-21 in Division I title game to Kamehameha ... participated in 2009 Hawaii/Polynesia vs. Mainland Bowl ... selected to Tacoma News-Tribune Western 100 team ...one of 14 defensive linemen from 11 Western states selected to Western 100 team ... ranked by Rivals.com as top defensive lineman, fourth-best player in Hawaii for 2009 and one of top 35 defensive ends nationally ... selected Oahu Interscholastic Association Red East defensive player of year for 2009 as Kahuku claimed OIA crown ... had six tackles, four for loss, and two sacks, in Kahuku's 24-20 victory over Leilehua to earn 2009 OIA Red Conference title ... one of four finalists for 2009 Island Sports Media Athlete of the Year award ... played for coach Reggie Torres at Kahuku ... born May 11, 1992 ... son of McKay and Angela Schwenke ... enrolled in the College of Arts and Letters.
