This season in his final collegiate go-around, Rob Huberty has had the privilege of doing what just four other Bulldogs have ever done before -- captain a defending national champion.

Huberty, who is handling that duty with fellow senior Cory Flesch in 2011, has seen field time in 52 University of Minnesota Duluth games over the past four seasons and has filled a starting role at outside linebacker since his sophomore year. The 2011 Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division Preseason Defensive Player of the Year currently ranks ninth on UMD's all-time sack list with 15.0 and needs just 14 more tackles to hit the 200 mark for his career.

Huberty, a native of Lena, Wis, and the No. 15 Bulldogs will return to James Malosky Stadium this Saturday to host the University of Minnesota Crookston.

HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Winona State
Opponent Stadium: Regional Event Center (Southwest Minnesota State University)
Road Trip: St. Cloud, Minn.
Professional Athlete: Ray Lewis
Professional Team: Green Bay Packers
Pastime: Video Games
College Course: My internship at the Arrowhead Juvenile Center
Prized Possession: My two national championship rings
Book (Author): Quiet Strength (Tony Dungy)
TV Show: It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Singer or Group: Metallica
Food: I like everything
Movie: Rocky
Actor or Actress: Anne Hathaway
Restaurant: I have a lot of favorites
Vacation Spot: Anywhere
Video Game: Madden
Web Site: bleacherreport.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: The area around campus
First Played Competitive Football: 5th grade
Football Strength/Weakness: My work ethic/My size
Game Day Ritual: I pray
Most Memorable Football Moment: Winning the NCAA II title in both 2008 and 2010
Pet Peeve: I don't have one
Biggest Fear: Heights and drowning
My First Job: Working on the farm when I was 12 years old
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Stan Lee
Why I Wear No. 30: It was the number I was given
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former Grand Valley State guard) Nick McDonald
What Most People Don't Know About Me: Where my hometown is located
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be funnier
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My phone and wallet
Advice to a Young Athlete: Work hard and hustle on every play
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Steer wrestling
Influences On My Athletic Career: My family
Post-UMD Plans: Work in a juvenile correction facility