University of Northern Iowa Athletics
2013 Football Roster
Roster
Dan Kruger
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Wesley, Iowa
- High School:
- West Hancock
2012: Played and started in all 11 games on the offensive line … was named MVFC Offensive Lineman of the Week for his performance against South Dakota State (10/20) … contributed in creating holes in the defensive line for David Johnson and Carlos Anderson who combined for a total of 1,458 yards rushing … he was a part of the offensive line that only allowed 11 sacks on the season and helped the Panthers finish second in the MVFC in passing offense.
2011: Started in all 13 contests for the Panthers ... recorded an assisted tackle at Montana (12/09).
2010: Played in nine games at guard on the offensive line, drawing three starting assignments ... helped UNI put together the MVFC's top-rated rushing offense, averaging 217 yards per game on the ground ... also helped the Panthers to the ninth-best rushing average in the nation.
2009: Redshirted.
High School: Two-time first-team all-state pick in football (2007, 2008) ... two-time first-team all-conference honoree ... served as team captain in 2008 ... three-year letterwinner in track ... placed third in the state in the discus and ninth in the shot put in 2008 ... member of two state championship squads in track and field ... four-year letterwinner in wrestling ... has tallied more than 100 wins in wrestling as a prep ... placed seventh in the state wrestling tournament ... named his high school's outstanding wrestler in 2008 ... active in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, 4-H, Future Famers of America, National Honor Society ... academic all-conference honoree in football and wrestling ... high school coach: Bob Sanger.
Personal: Son of Dennis and Debra Kruger ... has three siblings (Dawn, Darrin and Darcy) ... majoring in construction management.
