2009:  Played in Butler’s first four games...named to the PFL Academic Honor Roll...2008:  Did not see varsity action during his initial season with the Bulldogs...Personal:  Psychology major...born 8/25/89...son of Scott Atkinson...High School:  Three-year starter as an offensive lineman at Western High School...two-year team captain...two-year HM all-conference performer...helped high school squad to a 9-4 record and a sectional championship in 2007...Academic All-State as a senior...earned three varsity football letters..High School Coach:  Alix Engle.