St. John Fisher University Athletics

Steve Stepnick was a key factor in the Cardinals' defense throughout his four year collegiate career. The Iroquois, NY native was a staple at the cornerback position as his 19 interceptions marks the most of any Fisher player in program history. Stepnick also recorded 207 tackles in his 45 games played in a Fisher uniform, over half of which were solo. Throughout his time as a Cardinal, Stepnick received plenty of accolades including being named an All-American twice, a member of the All-East Region three times, Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year in 2007 and a four-time Empire All-Conference all four years.

Over his four year-career Stepnick led Fisher to a 41-9 record, as the Cardinals advanced 4 times during his career, including an east region title and a NCAA semifinal appearance as a junior.

Stepnick burst on the scene as a freshman, intercepting a pass in double-overtime to end the game in Fisher’s first win ever over Ithaca College.   As a junior, Stepnick rose to occasion in NCAA Championship action.  He tied the NCAA all-time record with a 100-yard interception return in an NCAA win over Union College.   The following week, Stepnick shut down Springfield’s Chris Sharpe in a 27-21 win, and two week’s later he held Mount Union’s Pierre Garcon to just one catch for three yards in an NCAA semifinal game.
 
As a senior, the Empire 8 Defensive Player of the Year paced Fisher to the national quarterfinals, while also earning Academic All-American honors.

In 2010, Stepnick was recognized by D3football.com as a member of the Third Team All Decade Team as a defensive back.

Steve graduated from Fisher Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.