#22 Linebacker / Fullback:1999-2002
Jamie was a three year starter at linebacker and fullback, and played some important snaps as
a freshman on the Pointers' only state finals team. Jamie was one of the best tacklers to wear
the Pointer blue, and always seemed to find his way to the ball carrier. Coach Steger said that
Jamie had an outstanding nose for the ball, and called him "The best pure tackler I ever
coached."
Jamie ranks #2 all-time in career tackles with 310. He had 26 tackles for loss, including 8 sacks,
and he forced 5 fumbles, and grabbed 5 interceptions over his playing career. Although
primarily used as a blocking fullback, Jamie ended his career with 210 rushing yards and 2
touchdowns. Jamie was a 2nd team all conference linebacker as a sophomore in 2000, and a
1st team all SWAL linebacker in 2001 and 2002. He was a first team Dodgeville Chronicle
All-Area selection for 2001 and 2002, and in 2002 he was named honorable mention to the
Wisconsin State Journal all area team.
Jamie is honored to get to play for coach Murphy in his last season as Mineral Point's head
coach. He remembers loving the grind of practice, the hard work, the film study, and doing it
over again next week. Some of Jamie's favorite memories from his playing days include
playing in the state championship game and getting to play at Camp Randall twice during his
freshman year, nearly intercepting an Iowa-Grant pass for a "pick 6" during his first varsity
play, playing against future Badger and NFL receiver Luke Swan and intercepting a pass
intended for him during his senior season. Later that season, Jamie also talked coach Steger
out of blitzing him on the last play of the game against Riverdale, and then proceeded to
intercept the pass in the endzone to seal the Pointer victory.
Jamie is very grateful for the opportunities his parents (Barb and Brian) provided and the
countless hours they spent taking to and from practices and attending games. Additionally,
the support of the community and the tremendous coaches that lead Mineral Point athletes
ranks second to none. Following graduation from Mineral Point, Jamie earned a degree in
Biology/Biochemistry from UW-Platteville, and a Doctorate of Pharmacy degree at
UW-Madison.
Jamie and Nikki have made Mt. Horeb their home, where their children—Reagan, Grayson,
Lawson, and Rylin—actively take part in numerous athletic and other school activities.
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