Shippensburg University Athletics

2008 (R-Sophomore): Appeared in nine Red Raider games including his first career start against West Chester…turned in 25 tackles on the season, 10 of which were solo stops…snared two interceptions during the season…first career interception came against Lock Haven, picking off Lock Haven’s Jarryd Burkett and returning it 24 yards to set up an SU scoring drive…also intercepted a pass at Kutztown…picked up seven tackles (two solo) in his start at West Chester…registered eight tackles (four solo) in season finale at Mercyhurst…aided in tackles for a loss against Lock Haven and Bloomsburg…had at least one tackle in six games…finished among the team’s top 10 in total tackles.

2007 (R-Freshman): Made his lone appearance of the season against Lock Haven at home…made two assisted tackles on special teams.

2006 (Freshman): Red-shirt season.

Minersville High School: A tri-sport athlete, in football he played for head coach Pat Mason…played quarterback and safety…contributed to 1,950 yards of total offense and threw for 18 touchdowns…was a three-year letterman in football, basketball and baseball…made it to the District II playoffs in 2003 with a 10-3 record…was a two-time member of the first-team All-Anthracite squad as well as first and second-team all-county honors for football…named a county all-star for basketball.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas James Melusky…is the son of Thomas and Linda Melusky…born on May 27, 1986…is majoring in supply chain management.