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Nick Sukay is anxious for an opportunity to make his Nittany Lion debut after battling injuries for the vast majority of his Penn State career. An injury to his right foot required surgery at the beginning of the 2008 campaign, effectively ending any opportunities to earn playing time. Sukay was able to return to practice late last year and made good progress during the spring, battling Cedric Jeffries and Andrew Dailey for time at the Hero position. The former Greensburg Central Catholic HS standout brings good skills and instincts to the field and will be looking to move up the depth chart in the safety rotation. He is one of 10 returning Nittany Lions that hail from western Pennsylvania.
2008 Sophomore Season
Sukay was unable to play due to an injury to his right foot. The injury required surgery near the beginning of the season. Sukay did a great job in his rehabilitation and was able to return to practice late in the season.
2007 Freshman Season
Redshirt season. Sukay enrolled at Penn State in January 2007, along with Jon Ditto, graduating from high school one semester early.
High School
Sukay was a standout for Coach William "Muzzy" Colosimo at Greensburg Central Catholic HS. As a junior and senior, he earned spots on the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Terrific 25 and all-conference teams. He was instrumental in helping the Centurions reach the 2005 and '06 Western Pennsylvania district Class AA championship game. Following his senior season, Sukay also was named to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 and Harrisburg Patriot-News Platinum 33 teams. As a wide receiver, he caught 36 passes for 631 yards and six touchdowns and was ranked the No. 10 wideout in the nation. Sukay grabbed two interceptions and returned a punt 69 yards to set up a touchdown in the 2006 Western Pennsylvania district Class AA championship game. During his junior season, he made 29 receptions for 660 yards and eight touchdowns, while contributing 58 tackles, six interceptions and seven forced fumbles at safety.
Personal
Full name is Nicholas Dell Sukay. He is a crime, law and justice major. Born March 9, 1989.
