Sophomore: Saw action in two games for the Bears… 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… Concentrating in International Relations.