2006: Continued his stellar play in the defensive backfield compiling 41 stops and 2 interceptions. Was named to the Empire 8 Conference and ECAC Northwest Region All-Star teams (First Team).

2005: Earned the starting free safety’s job as a freshman and finished the year with 40 tackles (seventh on the team) and four interceptions ...His 12 passes defended ranked second in the Empire 8 Conference and fourth in Upstate New York...Earned honorable mention from the Empire 8.

Before AU: Played at Portville (NY) Central High School where he was a two-time Class C all-state selection at quarterback...He was also a First Team Western New York all-star at defensive back, the Class C South MVP and a two-time Big 30 all-star.

Personal: The son of Bill Nitsche, Brian is a business major.