2002: Appeared in three games as reserve — vs. Illinois State on Aug. 31, at Northwestern on Oct. 26 and vs. Indiana on Nov. 23.
2001: Appeared as reserve vs. Akron on Sept. 22.
2000: Appeared in three games as reserve — vs. Kent State on Sept. 9, vs. Minnesota on Sept. 23 and vs. Indiana on Nov. 18.
1999: Did not play after joining team as a walkon.
High School: Division I All-Star, Scholar Athlete and team captain as senior … two-way starter on offensive and defensive lines his senior season … coach was Len Sunkaweiz … also participated in track and field and wrestling … earned honors diploma.
Personal: Given name is Nicholas Mark Pilipauskis … born Oct. 14, 1980 … sociology/management major … aunt, Claudia Sydoriak, graduated from Purdue.