His number may have changed, but Kenny Chowa's nose for the football certainly hasn't. Just ask the folks at Upper Iowa University.

Two weeks ago, the University of Minnesota Duluth standout senior cornerback had a hand in a career-high 13 total tackles (which was five more than his previous best), including 11 solos, and also broke up a pass in the Bulldogs' 37-19 road besting of Upper Iowa. Chowa, a 2012 All-Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference North Division first team pick from Menomonie, Wis., is in his third year of starting duty and occupies second place on UMD's defensive charts with 17 stops through three games. Both his six lifetime interceptions and 10 pass breakups are unmatched by any 2013 Bulldog.

This fall, Chowa is sporting No. 21 in honor of his football hero (see below) after three seasons of roaming the UMD secondary in the No. 29 jersey.

HIS FAVORITES
Opponent: Colorado State-Pueblo
Opponent Stadium: Neta and Eddie DeRose ThunderBowl (Pueblo, Colo.)
Road Trip: Marshall, Minn. (Southwest Minnesota State)
Professional Athlete: Deion "Primetime" Sanders
Professional Team: Green Bay Packers
Pastime: Movie Night at 1608
College Course: Principles of Marketing
Prized Possession: My 2001 Chevy Lambo
TV Show: Breaking Bad
Singer or Group: Meek Mill and Kendrick Lamar
Food: Burgers
Movie: Training Day
Actor or Actress: Denzel Washington
Restaurant: Chipotle
Vacation Spot: California
Video Game: Madden
Web Site: www.worldstar.com

PERSONALLY SPEAKING
Why I Chose UMD: The winning tradition
First Played Competitive Football: In middle school
Football Strength/Weakness: My speed/None that I would reveal.
Game Day Ritual: I take a shower and play loud music.
Most Memorable Football Moment: Winning the 2010 NCAA II national championship.
Why I Wear No. 21: To pay homage to the greatest cornerback ever (Deion Sanders).
Pet Peeve: Rude people
Biggest Fear: Austin Sikorski's crusty feet
My First Job: I worked at a fireworks stand.
Person I'd Most Like to Meet: Jesus Christ.
What Most People Don't Know About Me: I survived the Duluth flood of 2012.
Best Player I've Ever Played Against: (Former Bulldog wide out) D.J. Winfield
If I Could Change One Thing About Myself: I'd be little bit taller.
Something I Never Leave Home Without: My cell phone
Advice to a Young Athlete: Look good, feel good, play good.
Sport I'd Like to Try Someday: Dressage
The Best Thing About College Football: Saturdays.
Influences On My Athletic Career: My high school football coach, Joe LaBuda
Post-UMD Plans: Get rich or die trying.