* Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll

Hard-working young player who showed improvement ... Continues to improve on strength and technique ... 2011 SEASON (FRESHMAN): Saw limited action in five games ... Credited with four tackles including three solos ... Had a season-high three tackles vs. Saint Francis, Pa. (9-10-11) including a sack, QB hurry and a pass breakup ... Named to Missouri Valley Football Conference Honor Roll ... 2010 SEASON (REDSHIRT): Sat out the season as a redshirt in the Bison program ... HIGH SCHOOL: 2010 graduate of O’Gorman High School ... All-state defensive end for O’Gorman and head coach Steve Kueter ... Had 62 tackles and nine sacks as a senior ... O’Gorman advanced to the state semifinals in 2008 and 2009, compiling a 19-5 record ... Two-time all-conference and member of the Elite 45 as a senior ... Four-year letterwinner in basketball ... Competes in shot put and discus on the track & field team ... PERSONAL: Born September 10, 1991 ... Son of Doyle and Donna Hardie ... Has one brother, Jason, and one sister, Lezlee ... Brother played football at St. John’s (Minn.) from 2002-06, father played football and basketball at Black Hills State from 1974-78 ... Majoring in sports and recreation leadership with a minor in business ... Worked for Bullseye Law Care during the summer.

Hardie’s Career Bests
Solo Tackles: 2 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., 9-10-11
Assisted Tackles: 1 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., 9-10-11
Tackles: 3 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., 9-10-11
Tackles for Loss: 1.0 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., 9-10-11
Sacks: 1.0 vs. Saint Francis, Pa., 9-10-11