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2014 Football Roster

Perry Laskaris '07
Jim Krecek
Jim Krecek
Mick Neal
Mick Neal
Mick Neal
Mick Neal
Tom Killips

4 Nick Borkowski

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 195
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Fort Salonga, NY
  • Highschool Kings Park

Biography

2014: Captain ... Started all 11 games … Led team with 67 tackles, including a team-leading 40 solo … Six tackles for loss of 16 yards … Second on team with two forced fumbles … Four interceptions for 138 yards and a touchdown … Two fumble recoveries for 21 yards, one going for touchdown against Springfield (11/8) … Second on team with seven pass break ups … Interception return long of 75 yards for touchdown against Union (11/18) … Led team with two blocked kicks ... Liberty League Defensive Performer of the Week once (11/20) ... All-Liberty League First Team ... Liberty League All-Academic ... Capital One Academic All-District ® First Team ... Team's Defensive Player of the Year ...

2013: Started all 10 games ... Third on team with 62 tackles, including 38 unassisted ... Four tackles for loss (10 yards) ... Two interceptions (45 return yards) and four pass breakups ... Interception returned for touchdown at Union in Dutchman Shoes Trophy Game win (11/16) ... Ten tackles, a tackle for loss and breakup in win vs. USMMA (11/2) ... All-Liberty League First Team ... All-ECAC North Second Team ... Team's Defensive Player of the Year ... Liberty League All-Academic ... Academic All-District 3 First Team ... 

2012: Played all nine games ... Recorded 42 tackles, including 25 unassisted ... Had 3.5 tackles for loss (8 yards) ... One sack (5 yards) ... Team-high four interceptions (113 return yards) and five pass breakups ... One forced fumble ... Team Defensive Player of the Week against USMMA (9/29) ... All-Liberty League Honorable Mention ... Liberty League All-Academic ... Academic All-District 3 First Team ... 

2011: Played four games … Three tackles, including two unassisted …

High School: Three-year starter on varsity football ... Quarterback and safety ... All-League as junior and senior ... National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete ... Three-year starter in basketball (point guard) ... All-League as junior and senior ... One-year starter in baseball (centerfield)  ... Captain of football and basketball as senior ... Scholar-Athlete ... National Honor Society ... AP Scholar ... Honor Roll ...

Personal: Business and Management major ... Finance concentration ... Dean's List ... Interned with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney ... Performed market research and analysis ... Theta Chi Fraternity ... Treasurer ... Son of Lori and Ralph Borkowski.

On attending Rensselaer: "Incorporates all the things I want in a college experience: 1.) Strong academic reputation, 2.) Ability to play collegiate sports at a competitive level, 3.) Located near a fairly large city with several neighboring universities and 4.) Provides great opportunities for employment upon graduation." - November 2014

Benefits of undergraduate community at Rensselaer: "Countless resources to enhance your professional development from resume critiques, mock interviews, and presentations from guest speakers. Lots of clubs and organizations as well as Greek Life. Opportunities for work study and others to earn an income while attending school." - November 2014

Senior Reflection: "I'd like to thank Bob Conway for all he did for me freshman year. His help and guidance allowed me to start my college career off on the right track. He is instrumental to the success of this program and is a vital part of our team." - November 2014

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Historical Player Information

  • 39

    2011Freshman

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 175 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2012Sophomore

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 170 lbs
    39
  • 4

    2013Junior

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 170 lbs
    4
  • 4
    C

    2014Senior

    Defensive Back
    6'1" 195 lbs
    4
    C