Lakeland College

Muskies of the Week: Mike Ruzek and Alec Redlich

Athletics - posted on 3/27/2012

Senior Mike Ruzek and freshman Alec Redlich have been named Lakeland College's Muskies of the Week for their performance in action last week. Read about their success below.

Mike Ruzek

Senior Mike Ruzek garnered Muskie of the Week honors after helping lead the Lakeland College baseball team to a sweep of Finlandia University in Lakeland's home opener.

Ruzek was the catalyst in game one, going 3-for-5 with three RBIs and three runs scored in the 15-1 rout. In game two he was just as effective, going 1-for-2 with two RBIs, one run scored and his eighth hit-by-pitch.

The Manitowoc, Wis., native leads the team in hitting with a .421 average and 11 RBIs and 13 runs scored. He also has a team-high six doubles and a .531 on-base percentage.

Ruzek looks to lead Lakeland to its first Northern Athletics Conference tournament. Lakeland's last conference tournament appearance was in 2004, the last year of the Lake Michigan Conference.

See what Ruzek says about his performance: http://youtu.be/_Z7P8u5Bzy4

Ruzek is currently studying to receive his master of business administration degree.

Here's a look into Mike's personality:

Favorites:
TV: "Swap People"
Movie: "Liar, Liar"
Music: Country

Q. What was your favorite memory from the trip to Fort Myers, Fla.?
A: Hanging with the team in the nice weather.

Q: What do you need to improve to be a better player?
A: My speed.

Q: What are you looking forward to most this season?
A: Making the conference tournament.

Q: If you could meet any player, dead or alive, who would it be and why?
A: Ken Griffey Jr., because he's a good all-around player, has a smooth swing, and great swag.

Alec Redlich

Freshman Alec Redlich garnered Muskie of the Week honors after helping lead the Lakeland College men's volleyball team to a 7-2 mark last week, including a 6-2 mark in the MIVA Championships.

The 6-foot-1 outside hitter set a single-match record on Thursday in the Muskies 3-1 victory over Marquette as he tallied 27 kills, hitting .537.

The Wauwatosa, Wis., native continued to shine in the MIVA Championships as he totaled 69 kills, 12 aces, seven blocks and 20 digs in the Muskies eight matches. For his efforts he was named to the Midwest-10's second team All-Conference.

Redlich has been the offensive force for Lakeland all season and will need to play at a high level as he helps the team in its quest for a National Championship.

See what Redlich says about his performance: http://youtu.be/1rb0w9q7tn8

Redlich is majoring in Accounting.

Here's a look into Alec's personality:

Favorites:
TV: "Seinfeld"
Movie: "Christmas Story"
Music: Hardcore

Q. What is your favorite memory as a Muskie?
A: Doing well and getting through my first semester.

Q: What do you need to improve to be a better player?
A: I'm a terrible blocker and I can get lazy in the back row sometimes.

Q: What is the strongest part of your game?
A: I can hit the ball very hard.

Q: If you could play volleyball anywhere in the world, where would you play and why?
A: Hawaii, because it's nice every day and I've never been there before.

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