Oklahoma State University Athletics
Shane Jarka
March 24, 2009 | Cowboy Football
Provides some flexibility on the defensive line as he has seen action on the outside as well as the defensive interior ... An academic all-Big 12 selection.
2008 (Sophomore): Saw action in all 13 games and recorded 10 tackles ... Had a season-high three tackles against Missouri State ... Had solo tackles against Baylor, Iowa State and OU ... Four of his 10 tackles came behind the line of scrimmage, including one for a 1-yard loss vs. Houston, a half-yard loss and a quarterback hurry against Missouri State ... Was credited with a half-sack for a three-yard loss in the win at No. 3 Missouri ... Had a tackle for a three-yard loss against Iowa State ... Also had a tackle for a three-yard loss vs. OU ... His four tackles for loss rank sixth on the squad ... Broke up a pass against Troy.
2007 (Freshman): Played in six games and was credited with four tackles ... Had a quarterback sack (for an eight-yard loss) at Nebraska ... Had a tackle for a two-yard loss against Sam Houston State.
2006: Redshirt.
High School: Recorded a standout prep career ... Senior season numbers included 97 unassisted tackles and 48 assisted stops, two quarterback sacks, two fumbles caused, one interception and a recovered fumble ... As a junior, credited with 78 total tackles, a pair of sacks and one interception ... District defensive player of the year and a two-time all-district choice ... Was involved in the local FCA chapter, as well as the Peer Assistance Leadership group.
Personal: Born Jan. 8, 1988 ... Son of Kerry and Sandy Jarka ... Has a younger brother, Korey ... Dad played football at Texas Lutheran and his uncle was inducted into the Texas Basketball Hall of Fame as a coach ... Marketing major.
Jarka's Career Stats
Year... GP.. UT-AT-TT... TFL.. Sacks... INT.... PBU.... QBH..... FF...... FR
2007.... 6...... 4-0-4....... 2.0..... 1.0....... 0........ 0......... 0......... 0........ 0
2008... 12..... 6-4-10...... 4.0..... 0.5....... 0........ 0......... 1......... 0........ 0
Career 18.... 10-4-14..... 6.0..... 1.5....... 0........ 0......... 1......... 0........ 0
