The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2008 Football Roster
Roster
Nic Redwine
- Position:
- DE
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 230
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Tyler, Texas
- High School:
- Lee
A five-year contributor who worked at linebacker, defensive end and fullback during his career ... converted back to defensive end for the 2008 season and saw action in two games ... played at fullback during the 2007 season ... appeared in seven games at fullback and on special teams ... worked on the scout team at defensive end in 2006 ... played in three games before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2005 ... recorded one tackle ... switched to linebacker after spending his redshirt year at defensive end ... a three-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll.
SENIOR (2008)
Saw action in two games at defensive end and on special teams.
JUNIOR (2007)
Appeared in seven games at running back and on special teams ... gained one yard on three carries at Iowa State.
SOPHOMORE (2006)
Gained valuable experience while working on the scout team.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2005)
Played in three games at linebacker before suffering a season-ending knee injury ... recorded one tackle on the season ... redshirted in 2004.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mike Owens at Lee H.S. ... three-year letterwinner who helped his team post a 29-11 mark during that time ... two-time first-team all-district defensive end ... Lee advanced to the state quarterfinals and semifinals during his final two seasons ... posted 131 tackles, nine sacks, 20 TFL and 13 QB pressures during those two years ... played primarily at defensive end but also saw action at wide receiver ... tabbed second-team 5A All-State by The Associated Press as a senior ... also earned second team all-state honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association that year ... earned first-team all-district (11-5A) honors in 2003 ... recorded 70 tackles, 11 TFL, two sacks, five PBUs and six QB pressures as a senior ... led Lee to an 11-3 record and a spot in the state quarterfinals that year ... posted 61 tackles, seven sacks, nine TFL, seven pressures and four PBUs en route to first-team all-district recognition as a junior ... helped his squad to a 10-4 record and a spot in the 5A Div. I state semifinals that year ... had 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks versus Lufkin in 2002 ... lettered for an 8-4 regional finalist squad as a sophomore ... lettered in basketball from his freshman through junior years and track and field all four years.
PERSONAL
Born in Tyler, Texas ... graduated with a degree in corporate communications ... a three-time member of UT[apos]s Athletics Director[apos]s Honor Roll ... active in UT[apos]s community service program ... is part of a group of Longhorns that regularly visits patients at the Austin Children[apos]s Hospital ... prep honor roll student who maintained a 3.4 GPA ... a three-time academic all-district pick ... named to Who[apos]s Who Among American High School Students ... participated in Top Teens of America, serving the community through fundraisers and visiting nursing homes and youth groups ... enjoys playing video games, watching television, going to movies and playing golf in his spare time.
THE REDWINE FILE
Favorite movies: Green Mile, Forrest Gump, Jeepers Creepers, The Notebook, Troy
The worst movie I ever saw was: Pootie Tang
Favorite actor: Denzel Washington
Favorite actress: Halle Berry
Nobody knows how much I like to: Cook
Favorite TV show: Chappelle[apos]s Show
I[apos]d like to star in a music video with: Young Jeezy
Favorite car: Mercedes G-5 Wagon
The biggest influence on my football career is: My parents
If I were to play another sport it would be: Baseball
