2013: Missed much of the season due to injury ... Appeared in one game, the season-ending win over Illinois.

2012: Redshirted his rookie year ... Named Special Teams Practice Player of the Week following Illinois game.

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Carmel Catholic, rushing for 1,610 yards and 32 touchdowns on 210 career carries ... Also scored four receiving TD's and three as a kick returner, catching 21 passes for 255 yards in his career ... Garnered All-East Suburban Catholic Conference honors as well as all-area and all-state recognition ... Chosen to Semper Fi Bowl all-star game ... Named team's Most Valuable Back ... Helped Carmel Catholic win two conference championships ... Also lettered in wrestling ... Honor roll student.

Personal: Born Michael Anthony Panico ... Son of Deanna and Anthony Panico ... Competed against fellow NU freshman running back Malin Jones of Joliet Catholic ... Major is undecided.