2007: Missed the season due to injury.

2006: Made an appearance for the Crusaders at Dayton ... played mainly on Valpo's reserve team ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Prep: A letterwinner for the Redhawks ... earned Academic All-DuPage Valley Conference honors ... team went 10-2 as a junior ... also lettered in wrestling.

Personal: Michael is the son of Mike and Lori Schatz ... majors are history and education ... born November 30, 1987.