Pacific University Athletics

2012: Started in seven games and played in eight at defensive end…Tied for third on the team with two sacks and fourth with 3.5 tackles for loss…Finished with season high six tackles (four solo), including a sack and tackle for loss, against Willamette on 11/3/12…Posted four tackle performance with a half-tackle for loss against Whitworth on 9/29/12…Had lone interception of the season, with a 32-yard return and led to a field goal, at Occidental on 9/29/12.
 
2011: Started in all nine games at defensive end…Notched season high three tackles, a half tackle for loss and registered a half sack against Willamette on 10/8/11…Picked up a fumble recovery against Claremont-Mudd-Scripps on 9/17/11…Posted two-tackle performances in three games.
 
2010: Played in all nine games and started the first five at defensive end…Finished with season high four tackles (2 solo, 4 assist) at Lewis & Clark on 10/2/10…Had three tackles (2 solo, 2 assist) and one tackle for loss against Willamette on 10/9/10.
 
High School: Played for Mike Mitchell at Sunset High School…2009: Third Team All-Metro League selection at offensive line and defensive end…Scholar Athlete and Apollo Pride award recipient…2008: Varsity starter…Scholar Athlete Award…Also competed in varsity track and field.
 
Personal: Son of Sean & Kristin Bangs…History major…His uncle, Ben Bangs, played football at Western Oregon and Western State (Colo.)…Chose Pacific for high quality education and the new opportunity in football…Favorite Movie: Fight Club…Favorite Athlete: J.J. Watt…Favorite Quote: For an athlete, there is no time off until it’s over. (Terry Bradshaw).