JoeFischer

2006 (Sophomore): Did not play.

2005 (Redshirt Freshman): Earned the confidence of the coaches and played the last six games of the season on special teams … Got a varsity letter.

2004 (Freshman): Redshirted … Named Scout Team Player of the Week during the season for his efforts in practice.

High School: Four-year letterman and three-year starter at Holy Cross HS in Covington, Ky. … Played tight end and defensive tackle … As a senior, caught 22 passes for approximately 300 yards and five touchdowns … Broke the school records for catches and yardage by a tight end … Added 60 tackles and six quarterback sacks on defense … Won the team’s “Workhorse Award” and top defensive lineman award … Named to the Northern Kentucky all-star team … Helped lead the team to state playoff appearances as a junior and senior … Coached by Bruce Kozerski and John Wysong … Four-year letterman in basketball, playing center … Named to the Northern Kentucky all-star team and the all-district tournament team … Helped lead team to a conference championship … Won a certificate of honor for his high grade-point average.

Personal: Born in Covington, Ky. … Son of Bill Fischer and Joan Fischer … Bill was a hammer-thrower for the UKtrack team … An uncle, Ben Fischer, played basketball at Northern Kentucky … Major is agricultural economics.