Austin Nelz Award Defensive Performer Week Of 10/15/2012 Sport Football School Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Year Senior Position Linebacker Hometown Marco Island, FL High School St. John Neumann Austin Nelz had a game-high 12 tackles in a 31-21 Liberty League win at Rochester on Saturday. He had a team-best seven solo stops, including an 8-yard sack, along with a half tackle for a 1-yard loss and a pass breakup.