12  Jake Bernards Class: Junior Hometown: Valencia, Calif. High School: West Ranch High Height / Weight: 6-5 / 225 Position: Quarterback Birthdate: 05/14/1991 Experience: SQ

A tall, strong-armed athlete, who was the back-up quarterback last season ... Four-time SDSU scholar-athlete.

2010: Made his first collegiate appearance in the fourth quarter against Nicholls, completing his only pass attempt for 10 yards ... Did not play again until the regular-season finale with UNLV, where he did not attempt a throw in the victory.

2009: Made the travel squad, but did not play as a true freshman.

High School: A 2008 team captain for West Ranch High ... An all-Foothill League selection after he passed for 1,695 yards on 136-of-264 attempts (51.5 percent) and connected for 13 touchdowns ... Also had 70 carries for 322 yards and two rushing scores in 2008 ... Threw for a season-high 348 yards on 26-of-46 passing against Beverly Hills ... An all-Foothill League pick as a junior after connecting on 83 of 149 attempts (55.7 completion percentage) for 952 yards and seven scores ... A three-year letterwinner and first-team all-league selection in baseball for the Wildcats ... Led the baseball team twice in home runs ... A National Honor Society member.

Personal: Born May 14, 1991, in Valencia, Calif. ... Parents are Jamie and Ron Bernards... Also drew interest from Washington, Arizona and UC Davis ... Is studying exercise and nutritional sciences at San Diego State.

BERNARDS' CAREER STATISTICS

Career Highs: Attempts: 1 vs. Nicholls (9/4/10); Completions: 1 vs. Nicholls (9/4/10); Passing Yards: 10 vs. Nicholls (9/4/10); Long Pass: 10 vs. Nicholls (9/4/10).