Freshman: Gained valuable experience playing for the Junior Varsity team... Secondary School Background: A graduate of Postville Community High School where he lettered in football, basketball, track, and golf... Football and basketball team captain... All-State strong safety his senior year... District 5 Offensive MVP... School record holder in the 400 meter hurdles... A member of the National Honor Society... Recipient of the 2007 National Football Foundation Scholar-Athlete Award... Academic All-State... Student Body President... Personal: Blaine Eric Grinna, born September 5, 1988... Son of Nancy and Gary Grinna... Has two brothers, Brent '04, a former Brown football captain, and Brad, who played football for Holy Cross... Enjoys camping, boating, fishing and hunting... Undecided on concentration.