Northern Illinois University Athletics

2007: Appeared in three games as a member of the kickoff and punt return teams. Saw action against Toledo (10-27), Navy (11-17) and in the win over Kent State (11-10). 2006: Saw action in one game. Made collegiate debut and carried five times with long rush of four yards vs. Indiana State (9-23). High School: Team Captain and MVP, first team All-East Suburban Catholic Conference and first team all-area as a senior. Rushed for 710 yards on 115 carries with eight touchdowns and had 34 receptions for 315 yards and three scores as running back, and totaled 25 tackles, three interceptions, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles and two blocked kicks at safety during senior campaign. First team all-conference and first team all-area after posting 95 tackles and rushing for 135 yards with five touchdowns and totaling five receptions for 90 yards and one TD as junior. Recorded 70 tackles as sophomore. Earned three letters in both football and baseball. Personal: Born Oct. 21, 1986. Business management major. Parents are Lawrence and Sheila Schiffler. Father played hockey at St. Mary[apos]s University in Minnesota. Aspires to own his own business. Admirer of Walter Payton.