The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Chris Wieland*
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Cedar Park, Texas
- High School:
- Cedar Park
Has served as a member of the scout team for three seasons.
HIGH SCHOOL
Three-year letterman and starter at CB and WR ... started all 34 games from sophomore season to senior season ... posted 138 tackles (47 solo), three forced fumble and five interceptions in three seasons ... earned all-district 14-5A honors as a senior ... recorded 13 receptions for 261 yards and two TDs and rushed 12 times for 76 yards ... notched 29 tackles (nine solo) and one forced fumble on defense ... posted a career-best five receptions for 74 yards, one TD, nine rushing yards, one tackle and one pass breakup against Georgetown ... tabbed all-district DB as a junior ... recorded 64 tackles (23 solo), two forced fumbles and two interceptions ... led the district in punt return average with 19+ yards per return ... notched 45 tackles (15 solo) and three interceptions as a sophomore ... two-year letterman in baseball and track ... helped lead his team to a district title as starting pitcher and outfielder as a senior ... ran the 4x100 relay, 4x200 relay and the 200 M dash as a sophomore and junior ... competed in the 4x100 at Texas Relays as a sophomore and junior.
PERSONAL
Born in Cedar Park, TX ... full name is Christopher Wieland ... majoring in finance ... prep honor roll student ... father, Roger, played wide receiver at Texas Tech (1978-81) ... enjoys building things out of wood and playing video games.
THE WIELAND FILE
Nickname: C-Dub
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: Discovery Channel
Favorite TV show: McGyver
Favorite movie: Tombstone
Sports heroes: Darren Woodson, Deion Sanders and Michael Irvin
Favorite superhero: Michelangelo from the Ninja Turtles
Favorite Musicians: Randy Rogers and Brandon Rhyder
Pets: Dog (Luke)
Favorite video games: All of them
Favorite cartoon character: Stewie Griffin
