The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Michael Wilcoxon
- Position:
- DT
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 285
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Aledo, Texas
- High School:
- Aledo
Third-year lineman who appeared in six games in 2008 at defensive tackle and on special teams ... gained valuable experience working at defensive tackle as a redshirt in 2007 ... a first-team all-state defensive tackle as a prepster ... also was a two-time district champion in the shot put.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in six games at defensive tackle and on special teams ... tallied one tackle and a TFL in his first collegiate game versus FAU ... redshirted in 2007.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Tim Buchanan at Aledo H.S. ... a three-year starter at DT ... also spent time at DE ... two-sport standout who was a district champion in the shot put ... recorded 217 career tackles with 10 sacks, 25 TFL, 44 pressures, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception during his career ... helped team to a 31-12 record during his three-year career and two appearances in the state semifinals ... named first-team 4A all-state by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior ... earned second-team 4A all-state honors from The Associated Press ... tabbed district 8-4A defensive MVP ... named defensive player of the year for the Dallas/Fort Worth area by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram ... notched 89 tackles, five sacks, four TFL, 12 pressures, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery ... helped Aledo to a 12-2 record in advancing to the 4A state semifinals ... Aledo finished the year ranked seventh in Texas Football[apos]s 4A Top 25 poll ... tabbed first-team all-district 8-4A as a junior ... registered 73 tackles, two sacks, nine TFL, 19 pressures, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and one INT ... helped Aledo to an 8-6 record in advancing to the 4A regional finals ... had 49 tackles, three sacks, 12 TFL and 13 pressures as a sophomore ... part of an Aledo team that finished with an 11-4 record and advanced to the 4A state semifinals ... moved to varsity for the playoffs as a freshman ... also a three-time letterwinner in track and field ... a two-time district champion in the shot put.
PERSONAL
Born in Fort Polk, La. ... lived in Fort Polk until moving to Texas at two years old ... enrolled in the college of liberal arts ... a member of the A/B Honor Roll ... assisted in a project to build a home for the homeless ... grandfather, Kenneth Taylor, played OT/DT at the University of Houston ... enjoys video games and reading about cars.
THE WILCOXON FILE
Nickname: Big Cat
During pregame, I like to: Relax and start focusing
Favorite TV channels: Speed, Discovery
Favorite TV show: Myth Busters
I can[apos]t believe I watch: American Idol
Favorite movie: Gone in 60 Seconds
Favorite actor: Nicholas Cage
Sports hero: Bob Lilly
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite music artist: I like anything
Favorite video game: World of Warcraft
Favorite cartoon character: Donald Duck
Pets: Dogs (Missy, Dizzy), Cat (KeeKee)
I came to Texas because: The great coaching staff and players
