Luke Radke can't exactly complain about not getting enough action during his four seasons of handling all of the University of Minnesota Duluth punting duties. In fact, in the storied 75-year history of the Bulldog football program, no one has booted the ball more times than the Oconomowoc, Wis., native. Heading into this Saturday's home finale with the University of North Dakota, Radke has 206 punts to his collegiate credit -- one more than the previous UMD career record holder, Steve Kragseth, accrued between 1982-85 -- for 7,582 yards (101 yards shy of Kragseth's career mark). Saving his best stuff for last, Radke is averaging a personal-best 39.4 yards per punt this fall while seeking to become the first Bulldog in 29 years to crack the coveted 40.0 ypp plateau.
HIS FAVORITESOpponent: North Dakota
Opponent Stadium: Alerus Center (Grand Forks, N.D.)
Road Trip: Omaha, Neb.
Professional Athlete: Brett Favre
Professional Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Pastime: Working on the farm with my best friends
College Course: Communication Inquiry of the Social Sciences
Prized Possession: My cowboy boots
Movie: Cinderella Man
Book (Author): God and Generals (Jeff Shaara)
Television Show: Dirty Jobs
Singer/Group: Jason Alden
Food: My mother's barbeque ribs
Restaurant: Maria's Pizza (Milwaukee)
Vacation Spot: Ashville, N.C.
Web Site: www.kohlskicking.com
PERSONALLY SPEAKINGWhy I Chose UMD: The beauty of the town and it was close by for my family
First Played Competitive Football: In 6th grade
Football Strength/Weakness: My dedication/I get too emotionally excited at times
Game Day Ritual: I go over weather conditions with (UMD placekicker) Britt Baumann
Most Memorable Football Moment:Getting stitches in my chin as a UMD freshman
Pet Peeve: People who don't use their blinkers when they turn
My First Job: Stacking hay bales when I was 10 years old
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Brett Favre
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I played five different sports in high school
Biggest Fear: Not making my parents, family, and friends proud of me
Best Player I've Ever Gone Up Against: Joe Thomas (currently of the Cleveland Browns)
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be a little taller
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My wallet, keys, and cell phone
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Bull riding
Influences On My Athletic Career: My grandpa, my mother, and especially my father
Post-UMD Plans: Produce and star in short historical documentaries
