- Name
- Mike Palahnuk
- Nationality
- United States
- Position
- OG
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 251
- Birthday
- 1/16/60
- Hometown
- Hicksville, NY
- High School
- Hicksville
- Past Teams
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 1980, 1981, 1982
Major: Communications (1981-82), Environmental Science (1980)
Weight: 251 (1982), 242 (1980-81)
1982 Media Guide: With both starting guards returning in ’82, he will likely again be a reserve … his maturity makes him a valuable member of the squad … has played both tackle and guard at Ohio State … bench presses 350 pounds and lifts 550 pounds from the squat.
1981: Won a letter in a reserve role, playing in nine games.
1981 Media Guide: Moved from tackle to guard in spring drills … figures to play behind Joe Lukens at right guard … has added 25 pounds since entering Ohio State.
1980: Saw brief action in seven games but did not letter.
1980 Media Guide: Came to Ohio State as an offensive tackle and guard … has played both positions with the Buckeyes and will be used at tackle this year.
1979: Did not see any game action.
High School: Won high school letters in football, basketball and lacrosse … captained the football team … averaged 40 yards a punt as a senior … his top football thrill came in high school when he intercepted a pass to set up a winning touchdown.
Personal: Admires Pele, Bruce Jenner and Vince Lombardi … is interested in coaching after graduation … hobbies are collecting coins and woodworking.
Offensive Stats
Season | Team | G | GS | FR |
---|---|---|---|---|
1981 | Ohio State | 9 | 0 | 0 |
1982 | Ohio State | 10 | 1 | 0 |
Total | - | 19 | 1 | 0 |