TimMuessig

• 2008 C-USA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll

2008
After transferring to hometown Kentucky after Western Kentucky disbanded its program, Muessig became a force on the backline for UK, logging a team-high 1997 minutes while starting all 21 games … Fired two shots on the year, with one on target … Went the distance in 19 of 21 games, going to the bench in only two games – the opener against Central Arkansas and in a 4-2 win over Marshall in the Conference USA Tournament, when Muessig had to depart for two minutes with blood on his jersey, returning to wear No. 6.

2006-07
Played at Western Kentucky University for coach David Holmes … In 2007, as a sophomore, started all 18 games … Fired 10 shots – four on goal in 2007 … As a freshman, played and started 15 matches, firing six shots, including a shot on goal … Transferred to Kentucky after WKU disbanded its men’s soccer program.

Pre-College
Four-year starter at Paul Dunbar for coach Todd Bretz … As the senior captain of the 2005 Bulldog club, PLD claimed the state championship … Earned MVP honors as a senior … 2005 squad set the PLD record for wins in a season (24) … Earned All-City honors three years, All-State accolades twice, as well as All-Midwest Region IV in 2005 … Totaled 26 career goals and 12 assists, including 14 goals (six game winners) and six assists during the state championship run … Played club soccer for the Lexington FC and coach John O’Hara from 1997-2007, earning KYSA State Championships in 2004-05 … In 2004, Dunbar earned a No. 2 national ranking among high schools and in 2005, PLD was No. 13 in the nation … Dunbar claimed district championships from 2002-04, regional championships in 2002, 05 and Hoosier Cup Championships from 2003-05 … Played basketball freshman year … While obtaining a weighted 4.0 GPA, was a member of the National Honor Society.

Personal
Full name is Timothy Scott Muessig … Son of Scott and Cindy Muessig … Has two sisters Lindsay (26) and Jessi (24) … Cousins David and Chris George played football for the University of Dayton and the University of Cincinnati, respectively … Uncle Mark Szabad played football for the Clemson University … Born on Sept. 15, 1987 in Grand Rapids, Mich.