2008 Season: Appeared in all 12 games at linebacker and on special teams…concluded the year with five tackles…three of those stops came against Northern Colorado where he finished with two solos and one assist.

2007 Season: Did not compete.

Junior College: Played two years of football at Santa Rosa JC as an outside linebacker…helped the Bear Cubs to a 9-1 overall record and share of the NorCal League championship in 2006…lists his best game as a two interception, 10-tackle effort against San Mateo…tallied over 100 tackles and five interceptions during his two years.

High School: Graduated from St. Helena HS in 2005…played four years of football and baseball, and two years of basketball and track for the Saints…earned first team North Central League honors and was the defensive MVP as a senior…also earned second team all-state honors that year and was the Napa County and Redwood Empire defensive MVP…led the team with 157 tackles…ranked second on the squad with 626 rushing yards…recorded a career high 24 tackles against Willits as a senior.

Personal: Born 4-14-87…a communication studies major…would like to work in the wine industry…parents are Roger and Lora Trinchero.