Bio

Prep: Lettered in baseball and football at Deshler High School... five-year starter in baseball... earned All-Area twice, first-team All-State once and honorable mention All-State once... four-year starter in football, rushing for 4,905 yards and 73 touchdowns... helped the Tigers to state runner-up finishes in 2007 and 2010... four-time All-Area selection and honorable mention All-State.

Personal: Full name is James Thomas Gardiner Jr.... is the son of Jimmy and Nan Gardiner ... has one sister, Ryan Leigh ... is majoring in Biology.