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52 Nikko Motta![]()
Last updated on April 9, 2013
2012 (Junior): Appeared in 13 games with seven consecutive starts to end the season ... recorded a total of 29 tackles on the year ... tallied 19 solo tackles and 10 assisted tackles ... had six tackles for a loss of 27 yards ... totaled three sacks ... recorded two sacks against Nevada, which tied for the most in a game by a Bulldog on the season ... scooped up one fumble recovery against Hawai'i.
2011 (Sophomore): Did not see game action.
2010 (Redshirt Freshman): Had 11 tackles in six games of action ... had one sack (vs. Idaho) and 2.5 tackles for losses on the year ... moved to the defensive line in the spring.
2009 (Freshman): Redshirted as a scout team offensive lineman.
High School: One of the most dominating players in the state ... selected second-team All-State as a defensive tackle ... was a dominating offensive lineman as well, leading a team that produced two 1,000-yard rushers ... a two-time All-Valley selection ... set a school record with 15 sacks in his senior season ... considered one of the best players ever to come from Sanger ... named Lineman of the Year in his conference as junior and a senior ... played for coach Chuck Shidan ... recruited by Arizona State, Arizona and San Diego State ... majoring in kinesiology.
Personal: Born on June 6, 1991 ... son of Sabrina Gibson and Rolando Motta ... has two older sisters, Whitley and Marissa ... has one older brother, Nikolas, and three younger brothers, Aaron, Michael and Terrance ... majoring in kinesiology.
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