2004: Played in four games, before tearing his ACL...Had seven tackles against Sul Ross State. 2003: Started all 10 games and was third on the team in tackles with 79...Had three tackles for loss, including two sacks...Had 12 tackles each against Louisiana College and Sul Ross State. 2002: Had a solid season in his first season on campus, playing in nine games, with two starts...Recorded seven tackles on the year, including four in the Howard Payne game when he filled in for an injured Casey Freeland. High School: Was named all-district and all-Bay Area at Harlingen High School. Personal: Son of Steve and Paula Rupert...Born Nov. 30, 1982...Business major.