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Dave Bodger '06

Position: LB
Major: Sociology
High School: Lewiston
Hometown: Lewiston, Maine

Career Statistics

2005: The team's hardest hitter and most prolific tackler, Bodger earned second-team All-NESCAC honors. ... Was in the top 50 nationally in Division III in two defensive categories: total tackles per game (10.5, 49th in Division III) and solo tackles per game (6.5, 18th in Division III). ... Bodger ranked first in the NESCAC in solo tackles and third in total tackles. ... His game highs included 12 solo tackles against Middlebury and 15 total tackles against Colby. ... In Bates' 30-29 overtime win over Wesleyan, Bodger recovered a fumble and returned it 12 yards for the Bobcats' first touchdown. ... He also made an interception against Bowdoin that set up a touchdown, and blocked a kick against Tufts.

2004: Led the team with 14 tackles against Williams...had 11 and a forced fumble versus Hamilton...led the team with 72 tackles on the season.

2003: Played all eight games as a reserve linebacker … made 38 tackles, including 27 solo … recorded a career high with 10 tackles against Middlebury.

2002: Played in all eight games as a reserve linebacker … made 17 tackles as a reserve linebacker … forced a fumble in a win over Bowdoin.

High School: Captain.

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