Max Shortell

Class:
Freshman
Position:
Quarterback
Hometown:
Shawnee Mission, Kan.
High School:
Bishop Miege HS

2011?FRESHMAN SEASON:
Played in eight games with two starts under center ? saw action in his first collegiate game as a true freshman at USC and responded by nearly leading the Gophers to a fourth-quarter comeback ? made first career start at quarterback vs. Michigan in Week Five, which was the first time a freshman started at QB for the Gophers since 1984 ? made his second start under center at Purdue in Week Six ? finished season 26-of-54 for 309 yards, with two touchdowns and two interceptions.

Game-by-game: Completed 7-of-13 passes for 98 yards in season-opener at USC(9/3) ? threw his first career touchdown pass to Brandon Green for 12 yards against the Trojans ? rushed once for 22 yards and was 2-of-7 passing vs. New Mexico State (9/10) ? made an appearance in two plays in win over Miami (Ohio) (9/17) ? 4-of-8 passing for 71 yards and one TD vs. North Dakota State (9/24) ? made first career start at Michigan (10/1) ? 11-of-22 for 104 yards passing against Wolverines ? his start against Michigan was first time a freshman started at QB for the Gophers since 1984 ? 2-of-3 passing for nine yards in a start at Purdue (10/8) ? saw action vs. Iowa (10/29) ? made an appearance vs. Wisconsin (11/12).

HIGH SCHOOL:
Graduate of Bishop Miege High School ? led his team to a 6-4 record last season ? led Stags to a 12-2 mark and a Kansas Class 4A State Championship as a junior in 2009 ? two-time Honorable Mention All-Eastern Kansas League selection ? completed 147-of-277 passes (53.1 percent) last season ? threw for 2,643 yards, 21 touchdowns and just seven interceptions in 2010 ? completed 144-of-250 passes (57.6 percent) for 2,524 yards, 29 touchdowns and 11 interceptions as a junior ? coached by former Kansas City Chief Pro Bowler Tim Grunhard.

PERSONAL:
Max Shortell was born August 22, 1992 ? son of Tom and Susan Shortell.