2004: Started all 11 games at left guard.

2003: Started all 12 games at left guard ... anchored a line that propelled the second-ranked passing offense in NCAA I-AA ... helped guide an offense that averaged 33.8 ppg and set a plethora of records, including total yards (5,370), passing yards (3,828), TDs (53) and points (406).

2002: As a freshman, started all 11 games at left guard ... part of an offensive line that helped pave the way for the offense to set then single-season school records for passing yards (3,465) and passing touchdowns (24).

Personal: Ryan is the son of Michael and Lisa Palonka ... major is civil engineering.