University of Nevada Athletics

Nevada

2012: Joined the team as a true freshman.

High School

A graduate of Mountain View High School in Bend, Ore. ... Named offensive player of the year for the stat and conference as a senior ... Was a first-team all-state and all-conference selection ... Holds most of Mountain View[apos]s passing records ... Led team to state championship as a senior and three straight conference titles ... Completed 62 percent of his passes with 37 touchdowns and just three interceptions as a senior ... Earned nine varsity letters while playing football, basketball and baseball.

Personal

Born Nov. 18, 1993 ... Son of Jennifer and Matt Connolly and Evan and Kathy Hollister ... Along with twin brother Cody, has three sisters: Shelby, Sierra and Hailey ... Father played baseball at Portland State ... Grandfather played football at BYU ... Majoring in business ... Sports hero is Tim Tebow ... Had recruiting interest from Washington State, Wyoming, Portland State, Eastern Washington and Idaho ... Enjoys boating, spending time with family and friends and being involved with his church ... Participates in Athletes for Orphans charity.