By Jerika Ihnen
Aurum Staff

Team player: Tom Lunzman is a civil engineering senior who is one of the football team captains.

Tom Lunzman, civil engineering senior, is September’s Senior Spotlight for many reasons. He is one of the Hardrocker Football Team Captains, a hardworking free safety, and a four-time All-Conference Player.  Lunzman hails from the great state of Nebraska, where his interest in football started early watching the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Cornhuskers dominate the field.  In his four year career, Lunzman has also torn up the field gaining respect from his teammates, coaches, and opponents.

Making a run for it: Lunzman sprints across the field with the ball.

“Beating BH (Black Hills State University) my sophomore year is by far my favorite memory,” said Lunzman.  The legendary game Lunzman is referring to occurred the 2008 season, in which the Hardrockers defeated the Yellow Jackets 24-23.  This game led to the creation of the epic “Fear What Sting” t-shirts.

Lunzman hopes to make new lasting memories this year. “I’m looking forward to having an experienced team this year,” said Lunzman, “Knowing your teammates and having chemistry helps make a championship team.”

The Hardrockers started off their season with a big win over Montana Tech 13-6. “It was a good start to the season and it is always a good thing to win on the road,” said Lunzman.