Matt Kolojejchick

Position:
Running Back
Height:
5-10
Weight:
185
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Plymouth, Pa.
High School:
Valley West

Walk-on who played on several special teams units in 2010 • Played in eight games, including the Music City Bowl win over Tennessee, and had one tackle on the season • Joined the team as a walk-on prior to the 2009 season • Attended Valley West High School and the University of Rhode Island before coming to UNC • Earned second-team all-state honors in 2007 & 2008 at running back • Named to the Super 16 Dream Team • Was named first-team 4A all-state by the coaches • Holds Valley West school records for most rushing yards in a season (2,190), most rushing yards in a game (378), most touchdowns in a game (7) and most touchdowns in a season (34) • Coached by George Curry • Also was a state champion in the 50-yard freestyle as a junior and placed second in the 100-yard breaststroke as a sophomore • Member of the National Honor Society • Made the Dean's List at Rhode Island and Carolina • Son of Doreen and James Kolojejchick • His sister, Kelse, plays for the UNC field hockey team • Nickname is "Kolo" • People say he looks like actor Jay Hernandez from "Friday Night Lights" • Says his parents have had the biggest impact on his life • Born Nov. 15, 1989 • Management and society major.