Tyler Pacha

Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 207
Position:
RB
Hometown:
Fairfield, Iowa
High School:
Ellsworth Comm. Col.

The Pacha File

Something people don't know about you: I play the drums, mostly hard rock and heavy metal
Favorite sports movie: Friday Night Lights
Favorite class at Illinois: Any of my aviation classes
Person you would like to spend the day with: Chuck Norris
Plans after graduation: Cargo or test pilot
Who would play you in a movie about your life?: Sean William Scott
Why Illinois?: It had my major and it gave me a chance to play football

2007: Member of the UI squad.

Junior College: Started every game at fullback during the 2005 and 2006 seasons at Ellsworth Junior College ... Earned All-Conference honors in 2006, while also being named team captain.

High School: Earned letters in football and wrestling ... Started for three years at fullback and linebacker, leading the team in tackles as a sophomore and junior ... Named team captain for both the football and wrestling team ... Earned all-conference honors three years as a starter ... Ranked in the district top-10 in rushing as a senior ... Was a wrestling state qualifier in the strong state of Iowa.

Personal: Born June 2, 1986 ... son of David and Kierston Pacha ... Majoring in aviation-human factors.

(updated 7/08)