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2012 (Junior): Appeared in all 11 games and started 10 at outside linebacker ... Twice registerd a season-high nine tackles in road games at Sacramento State (Sept. 22) and Montana State (Oct. 27) ... Against the Bobcats, registered a career-high seven solo tackles ... Led the team with two fumble recoveries, securing those in wins over Montana (Oct. 20) and Southern Utah (Nov. 3) ... Fumble recovery against the Thunderbirds prevented a potential game-winning touchdown drive in the fourth quarter ... Posted 1.5 tackles for loss and a sack vs. Northern Arizona (Oct. 13) ... Earned third letter.
2011 (Sophomore): Started the season opener vs. Drake (Sept. 1) and appeared in all 11 games during the season ... Finished with 18 total tackles, including 12 solo stops ... Credited with a half a sack in the win over the Bulldogs ... Had a season-high three tackles vs. Black Hills State (Sept. 24) and blocked a point after attempt that he returned for a two-point conversion ... Shared the team lead with three blocked kicks, which helped special teams unit lead the FCS in the category with 10 on the season ... Had two tackles for a loss and first career full sack in the Great West opener at Southern Utah (Oct. 1) ... Also added a big fourth-quarter sack and forced fumble in road win at UC Davis (Nov. 11) ... Posted half a sack and two tackles vs. South Dakota (Nov. 18) ... Earned second letter.
2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Appeared in nine games as a reserve linebacker and special teams player ... Made his first collegiate tackle vs. Lamar (Oct. 30) ... Earned first letter.
2009: Redshirt season ... Earned UND's Defensive Scout Player the Week honors (CP, Oct. 31).
Before UND: A 2009 graduate of Mary D. Bradford High School ... Two-time letterwinner in football ... Twice named All-Southeast Conference first team, all-county, and Milwaukee Journal all-state honorable mention ... Finished his senior season with 84 tackles (10 for loss), three pass breakups, and one interception ... Ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in the state and the No. 6 linebacker by the Wisconsin Sports Network ... Lettered twice in basketball.
Personal: Majoring in physical education, exercise science and wellness... Son of Paula and Kurt Finley.
| Finley's career defensive statistics |
|
YEAR
|
GP-GS
|
UA
|
A
|
TOT
|
TFL
|
INT
|
PBU
|
RF
|
FF
|
QBH
|
SACK
|
|
2010
|
9-0
|
1
|
0
|
1
|
0.0-0
|
0-0
|
0
|
0-0
|
0
|
0
|
0.0-0
|
| 2011 |
11-1 |
12 |
6 |
18 |
4.0-38 |
1-0 |
1 |
0-0 |
1 |
1 |
3.0-22 |
| 2012 |
11-10 |
22 |
18 |
40 |
1.5-14 |
1-0 |
0 |
2-0 |
0 |
0 |
1.0-14 |
|
TOTAL
|
31-11
|
35
|
24
|
59
|
5.5-52
|
2-0
|
1
|
0-0
|
1
|
1
|
4.0-36
|
|
|
Finley's personal highs
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| Solo Tackles: 7, 10/27/12 at Montana State |
| Tackles: 9 (2x), last 10/27/12 at Montana State |
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