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University of Illinois Athletics

2008 Football Roster

49 Tyler Pacha

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

Biography

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)

Statistics

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2008

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Historical Player Information

  • 49

    2007Junior

    RB
    5'9" 198 lbs
    49
  • 49

    2008Senior

    RB
    5'10" 207 lbs
    49