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2025 Football Roster

Chico La Barbera

39 Brady Puls

  • Height 6-3
  • Weight 236
  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Lodi, Wis.
  • High School Lodi
  • Position Defensive Line

Biography

Awards & Honors
  • 2024
    • WIAC Kwik Trip Newcomer of the Year

High School
Attended Lodi...Football: Named all-state among large schools by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association for his work as a linebacker in 2023...Also earned all-region and first team All-Capitol Conference honors in 2023...Starred as a team captain during Lodi's run to a WIAA Division 3 state championship in 2023, catching a 59-yard touchdown pass in the championship game. The Blue Devils finished the season 15-0...Named Lodi's team defensive player of the year in 2022 and 2023...Named second team All-Capitol Conference in 2022...Played for his father, Dave, who was Lodi's head coach...Track and field: Competed in both track and field events for Lodi for multiple years.
 

Personal

Why did you choose Eau Claire?
I chose UWEC because it felt like a good place to play football because of the coaches and the bond the team has. I also thought the downtown and the atmosphere of campus was a place I would like to be at and be apart of.

Why do you choose to play Division III?
I chose to play D3 because of my love for the game and was given an opportunity by Eau Claire to help make a difference in the program.

Who is your role model/mentor? Why are they important to you?
My dad. He was a football coach for my high school and introduced me to the game. He helped me become a good football player, a good motivator, and a good person.

What is your pregame meal?
Usually just some fruit to get a little extra energy in.

What is your favorite move/show/tv series?
Hot Tub Time Machine

Statistics

Season:
2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 39

    2024Freshman

    Defensive Line
    6'3" 224 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2025Sophomore

    Defensive Line
    6'3" 236 lbs
    39