Jamie Nicolai was a backup defensive tackle in 2009. He did see action as part of the extra point team (the Wildcats didn't kick many field goals back then). Before the Klein Oak game, he yawned noisily while we were listening to the defensive gameplan, which prompted Coach Zachos to simply say, "Get out." Jamie replied "sorry, coach" in a groggy manner before he left.
Jamie Nicolai, 2009
The next player to don the #96 was Matt Gutierrez in 2010. He too was a backup. In his post-football life, he's a DJ.
Matt Gutierrez (right), 2010
Stephen Thompson is the only player to wear this jersey for more than one season; he was called up to the varsity early in his junior season (2011) due to injuries, but stayed up with them for the rest of the season, emerging as a key member of the defensive line. He returned in 2012 and was one of the main nose tackles with Justyn Johnson.
Stephen Thompson, 2011-12
After not being issued in 2013, Darion Shields wore #96 during the 2014 season. He was one of the two nose tackles who saw significant playing time, serving as Justyn Johnson's primary backup.
Darion Shields, 2014
Mitchell Wolverton was a backup in 2016. His older brother, Brandon, was a student trainer for the Wildcats from 2009-14.
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