2017 Football Roster
Gies, Mike
Jersey Number 11
Mike Gies
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 6-0
- Weight:
- 195
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Pennington, N.J.
- High School:
- Hopewell Valley
- Major:
- Journalism
Bio
Why Lehigh? “I chose Lehigh because of its combination of academics and athletics.
As a sophomore (2016): Appeared in 11 games, making first career start at Yale (10/1)… finished with 33 tackles… made five tackles in a game on three occasions… first career interception at Holy Cross (10/22)… two tackles for loss including stop near goal line versus Fordham (10/29)… credited with three pass breakups.
As a freshman (2015): Appeared in 10 games, primarily as kickoff returner… averaged 20.5 yards on eight returns… returned opening kickoff 39 yards vs. Holy Cross (11/7)… assisted on two tackles.
In high school: Three-time West Jersey Football League first team…2013 first team All-Group 3 wide receiver…2014 second team All-Group 3 defensive back…school record in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns…team captain...team MVP…also competed in baseball, where he was a three time all-conference selection.
Personal: Son of Donna and David… Siblings Shelby (23) and Nick (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
Defense
Tackles
Kickoff Returns
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 5, 3x, at Holy Cross, 10/22/16
Tackles for loss: 1, 2x, vs. Fordham, 10/29/16
Interceptions: 1, at Holy Cross, 10/22/16
Kickoff Returns: 4, vs. Yale, 10/3/15
Kick Return Yards: 64, vs. Holy Cross, 11/7/15
Long Return: 39 yards, 11/7/15
As a sophomore (2016): Appeared in 11 games, making first career start at Yale (10/1)… finished with 33 tackles… made five tackles in a game on three occasions… first career interception at Holy Cross (10/22)… two tackles for loss including stop near goal line versus Fordham (10/29)… credited with three pass breakups.
As a freshman (2015): Appeared in 10 games, primarily as kickoff returner… averaged 20.5 yards on eight returns… returned opening kickoff 39 yards vs. Holy Cross (11/7)… assisted on two tackles.
In high school: Three-time West Jersey Football League first team…2013 first team All-Group 3 wide receiver…2014 second team All-Group 3 defensive back…school record in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns…team captain...team MVP…also competed in baseball, where he was a three time all-conference selection.
Personal: Son of Donna and David… Siblings Shelby (23) and Nick (21).
CAREER STATISTICS
Defense
Tackles
| Year | G | UA | A | Tot | TFL | INT | Yds. | TD |
| 2015 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 11 | 21 | 12 | 33 | 2.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 21 | 14 | 35 | 2.0 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Kickoff Returns
| Year | Ret. | Yds. | Avg. | TD | Long |
| 2015 | 8 | 164 | 20.5 | 0 | 39 |
| Total | 8 | 164 | 20.5 | 0 | 39 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 5, 3x, at Holy Cross, 10/22/16
Tackles for loss: 1, 2x, vs. Fordham, 10/29/16
Interceptions: 1, at Holy Cross, 10/22/16
Kickoff Returns: 4, vs. Yale, 10/3/15
Kick Return Yards: 64, vs. Holy Cross, 11/7/15
Long Return: 39 yards, 11/7/15
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