Gerard F. Spexarth

#73
Offensive Lineman
6'6" 285
Senior
Colwich, Kansas (Andale)

2007

12-game starter and a mainstay on the offensive front. He and Bedore are the only two remaining contributors from an outstanding class or offensive linemen recruited following the '03 championship season.

2006

Moved from tackle to guard prior to season opening. Began season as the starter at right guard, followed with starts against Forida Atlantic and Baylor and then fell off the charts following an injury.

2005

Honors

Second Team Academic All-Big 12

Appeared in three games before injury slowed his progress and chance for playing time.

2004

A #2 throughout most of a redshirt season.

High School

Three-year starter who also played tight end ... Rivals.com considers him the No. 7 prospect in the state and the No. 42 offensive tackle in the nation ... All-Midlands selection by PrepStar ... No. 124 offensive lineman by TheInsiders.com ... Class 4A first team all-state by the Topeka Capital-Journal and Wichita Eagle ... All-Chisholm Trail League as a junior and senior ... 2004 Kansas Shrine Bowl invitee ... Coached by former Wildcat Gary O'Hair. Lettered in track and basketball (honorable mention all-state) ... No. 29 ranked hammer thrower in the nation as a junior setting the Andale school record with a throw of 177-0.

Personal: November 14, 1985 ... Parents are Fred and Barbara Spexarth ... has one older sister and three older brothers ... Brother, Robby, throws for the Wichita State track & field team. Mechanical Engineering major. More details at SID bio.