The University of Texas at Austin Athletics
2009 Football Roster
Roster
Ryan Zych*
- Position:
- WR
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 175
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Plano, Texas
- High School:
- Plano East
Four-year wide receiver who appeared in two career games at wide receiver and on special teams ... made his first career appearance against UTEP as a junior year ... named to the 2010 Academic All-Big 12 Football Team ... two-year starter and letterman at wide receiver at Plano East High School ... an all-district and academic all-district selection as a senior.
SENIOR (2010)
Appeared in one game on special teams ... recorded one tackle against Florida Atlantic ... named to the Academic All-Big 12 Football Team.
JUNIOR (2009)
Appeared in one game at wide receiver.
SOPHOMORE (2008)
Played wide receiver on the scout team.
FRESHMAN (2007)
Played wide receiver on the scout team.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Johnny Ringo at Plano East High School ... two-year letterman and starter at WR ... recorded 40 receptions for 750 yards and five TDs in his final two seasons ... earned honorable mention all-district and academic all-district honors a senior ... pulled in 35 catches for 650 yards and five TDs ... posted five receptions for 100 yards as a junior ... participated in track and field all four years and lettered as a senior (110 H, 300 H and Pole Vault) ... also played basketball as a freshman ... received the Provost Award as a sophomore.
PERSONAL
Born in Plano, Texas ... earned a degree in liberal arts ... prep honor roll student and four-year member of the National Honor Society ... tabbed academic all-state and all-district as a senior ... AP scholar with honors ... earned academic all-district honors as a junior ... active in community service efforts ... volunteered at the Children Advocacy Center ... twin brother, Collin, plays FS at Harvard ... sister, Courtney, will graduate from Texas in 2008 ... enjoys hanging out with family and friends.
THE ZYCH FILE
Nickname: Zycher
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite TV channel: ESPN
Favorite TV show: Dexter
I can[apos]t believe I watch: The Hills
Favorite movie: Hoosiers
Favorite actor/actress: Megan Fox
Sports hero: Wes Welker
Favorite superhero: Batman
Favorite CD: Collision Course by Linkin Park & Jay-Z
Nobody knows I can: Sing great Creed karaoke
Pet(s): Dogs (Zoey, Lexi)
Favorite video game: Super Smash Bros.
Favorite cartoon character: Ninja Turtles
