Pronunciation: SEE-kah

Jersey #: 72 (2008-10), 76 (2007)

Major: Sport & Leisure Studies (2007-10)

Weight: 282 (2010), 280 (2008-09), 275 (2007)

2010 Media Guide: Reserve lineman who has improved with determination and experience … in the mix at the center and guard positions this spring.

2009: Saw action in five contests for the Rose Bowl and Big Ten champions … scout team workhorse: Navy … Top Ten Tenacious three times.

2008: Provided depth for the offensive line corps … scout team workhorse: Southern Cal, Northwestern.

2007: Major contributions came on the scout squads for the Big Ten champions … scout team workhorse: Purdue.

2006: Joined the Ohio State football program as a walk-on … did not see varsity action (redshirted).

High School: Most Improved Player for the two-time Pioneer Conference champions at Strongsville High … honorable mention all-Northeast Ohio, all-Plain Dealer and all-Sun News … also played baseball and basketball.

Personal: Son of Neil and Anita Sika … has a brother, Neil, and a sister, Sarah … uncle Frank Gusich was a Michigan captain … cousin Mike Gusich played at Illinois.