SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007): Appeared in six games as a reserve offensive lineman after making the switch from tight end during the spring ... Earned a scholarship prior to the start of the 2007 campaign.
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006): Appeared in eight games for the Knights, including his first-career start at tight end vs. Southern Miss (Sept. 26) ... Saw most of his action on special teams.
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005): A walk-on, practiced with the offensive scout team during his first season in Orlando.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered four years for Preston McKnight at Schylkill Valley High School ... Earned all-state, all-county and all-conference honors as a senior ... Totaled 21 sacks and 168 tackles in his junior and senior seasons.
PERSONAL: Minnich is the son of Stan and Marlene Minnich ... An Interdisciplinary studies major.