Personal: All-Section and All-Conference in baseball in his senior year at Detroit Lakes HS...two-time All-Section and All-State in football...three-year letter-winner in baseball, football and basketball...hobbies include sports, hunting, fishing and cars...son of Mike and Shelly...has an older brother, Matt, and a younger brother Jon.

Why did you choose to come to Concordia? “For academics and the chance to play two sports."

The GILSON File

Nickname: Gilly

One word that best describes me: Effort

Favorite place to visit:  Alaska

Favorite food: Pheasant casserole

Favorite restaurant: Olive Garden

Favorite movies: Office Space

Favorite TV Show: Sports Center, South Park

Favorite musical groups: Lifehouse, ZZ Top and Jack Johnson

Favorite book: Ultimate Gift

Favorite holiday: Christmas

One thing I can't live without: Fishing Rod

What is the best gift you ever received: Fishing Trip to Canada

The three people I would most like to meet: Chuck Norris, Al Linder and John Lennon

Biggest influence on my football career: Father

Greatest personal sports moment: Two-run home run to win playoff game

If I were to play another sport it would be: Football

Favorite pro sports team: Minnesota Twins

My dream job is: Owner of a pro team

The most unusual thing the average person would not know about me is: I can sing

Before each game I: Go over everything in my head

What is your greatest fear? Snakes

What was the first CD you ever owned? Good Charlotte

One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Own a Corvette

If I could be on any TV reality show it would be: American Idol

The best thing about Fargo-Moorhead is: The location

Favorite cartoon character: Cartman, because he is hilarious