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UCLA - Mike entered UCLA in June of 2007 as a true sophomore ... A hard worker, he again figures to add depth to the linebacking corps and contribute on special teams.
2008 - Saw action in all 12 games on special teams ... Credited with one tackle and one fumble recovery on the year.
2007 - Did not see action in his first year with the program and now has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
JUNIOR COLLEGE - Played one season of football for coach Dale Wolfley at Phoenix (AZ) College ... Earned second-team All-WSFL honors as a freshman linebacker ... Ranked third in the NJCAA with 129 tackles ... Credited with 15 tackles for loss and had four sacks, two interceptions and two fumbles caused ... His team shut out three opponents.
HIGH SCHOOL - Lettered three seasons in football at Cactus HS in Glendale, AZ for coach Larry Fetkenheir ... Led the Cobras to the Arizona 4A1 state title and a 14-0 record as a senior ... Made 109 tackles, including four sacks and also recovered three fumbles, one for a touchdown as a senior ... Team was state runner-up in his junior and sophomore seasons.
PERSONAL - Full Name: Michael Christopher Schmitt ... Born: April 10, 1988 in Phoeniz, AZ ... Parents: Kevin and Lisa Schmitt ... Has two brothers, Tyler (played football at San Diego State) and Jacob, and one sister, Makenna ... Lists his biggest thrill in sports as winning the State high school championship his senior season ... Pat Tillman is the famous athlete he admires the most ... Hobbies include fishing, snowboarding and wakeboarding ... Science is his favorite class ... Has an interest in becoming a firefighter ... Director's Honor Roll in Fall 2007 and Winter 2009 ... History major.
