Gannon University Athletics

2014: Balzer is expected to compete for playing time on the offensive line.

2013: Played in six games, starting one … made his lone start against Bloomsburg … saw action during six of seven games September 28-November 9 … was part of an offensive line that paved the way for tailback Jansen Jones to shatter the Gannon single-season rushing record (1,588) by 488 yards and blocked for quarterback Liam Nadler’s second-highest single-season passing total (2,859) in school history … helped Gannon break the school record for total yards (4,759), points (361), touchdowns (48) and first downs (253) … was part of an offensive unit that ranked among the top five PSAC programs in first downs and time of possession (31:06).

2012: Saw action during the final two games of the season, including a start against Indiana (Pa.) … helped Gannon almost upset eventual PSAC champion Indiana (Pa.), before falling 38-35 on a late fourth-and-one touchdown play … was part of a Gannon offense that ripped off 351 total yards, 238 passing yards, 113 rushing yards and 22 first downs against the Crimson Hawks … saw action during a 45-6 victory against LIU Post in the regular-season finale … helped the Golden Knights produce 499 total yards, 332 passing yards, 167 rushing yards and 23 first downs against the Pioneers … was part of an offensive unit that averaged 425 total yards, 285 passing yards, 140 rushing yards and 22.5 first downs during the two games he played in.

2011: Redshirted.

2010: Played in six games as a true freshman, starting three … was part of an offensive line that helped Gannon rank 25th among all NCAA Division II teams in turnover margin (0.82) … helped the Golden Knights rank fourth among PSAC teams in turnover margin and ninth in rushing offense (132.7).

High School: Played for head coach Art Walker at North Allegheny (Pa.) High School ... named to the all-conference second team as a junior ... earned first-team honors during his senior year.

Personal: Business major ... has one sister ... is the son of Tracey and Jeff.