2009: Appeared in nine games for the Crusaders ... started the final seven games at tight end ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2008: Made his collegiate debut against Butler on Oct. 18 ... played mainly on Valpo’s reserve team ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2007: Sat out the season as a redshirt ... team’s Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week for the Jacksonville game ... named to the Pioneer Football League Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Prep: A two-year letterwinner for the Knights ... earned All-Western Lakes Athletic Association Division honors as a senior ... also lettered in basketball and baseball.

Personal: Alex is the son of Robert and Kathy Petrik ... majors are marketing and sports management ... born Dec. 15, 1988.