Duquesne University Athletics

Veteran defensive back has played in 30 of a possible 30 games in his Duquesne career. As a Junior (2008):
Played in all 10 games with a start at strong safety versus Saint Francis ... finished the year with 10 tackles and tied for second on the team with a pair of interceptions ... had a pair of tackles and returned an interception 28 yards a 21-7 win over Saint Francis ... picked off a pass at the DU one-yard-line and returned it 52 yards in the final minute of the first half to preserve a 10-10 halftime tie against Dayton ... the Dukes went on to win 24-16 ... had three tackles both at Central Connecticut State and at home against Monmouth. As a sophomore (2007):
Saw action in all 10 games with three starts ... started twice at hero and once at outside linebacker ... finished the year with 15 tackles (10 solo) ... posted a career high eight tackles (five solo) in the season opener versus Bucknell ... had four solo tackles at Brown ... forced a fumble at the Marist 24-yard line that led into DU[apos]s second touchdown in a 31-21 win ... returned a team-high 18 punts for 120 yards (6.7 avg.) ... had a season-long, 22-yard return against Frostburg State ... returned a punt 12 yards to the Sacred Heart 36 to set up a score that put Duquesne up 20-14 in what became a 30-23 overtime win. As a Freshman (2006):
Played in all 10 games as a valuable member of the special teams ... had nine tackles (three solo) ... totaled three tackles at Fordham and two at La Salle. Personal:
Redshirted in 2005 ... brother of freshman defensive back Anthony Poletti ... major: sociology ... date of birth: 5/14/87.

Poletti[apos]s Career Statistics
Defense
Year      G/GS   TT (solo)   Sacks    TFL    Int-Yds   PBU   FF/FR
2006      10/0    9 (3)      0.0-0   0.0-0     0-0      0     0/0
2007      10/3   15 (10)     0.0-0   0.0-0     0-0      0     1/0
2008      10/1   10 (5)      0.0-0   0.0-0     2-80     2     0/0
Totals    30/4   34 (18)     0.0-0   0.0-0     2-80     2     1/0

Punt Returns
Year	No	Yds	Avg	TD	Lng
2006	0	0	0.0	0	0
2007	18	120	6.7	0	22
2008	0	0	0.0	0	0
Totals	18	120	6.7	0	22