Slippery Rock University Athletics

Slated to open preseason camp as backup at rush end, but expected to push for starting role ... One of the hardest workers on the team, on the field and off ... Two-time PSAC Scholar-Athlete award winner ... Made move from linebacker during 2008 spring workouts ... 2008: Played in 10 of Rock’s 11 games ... Had four solo and six assisted tackles ... 1.5 tackles for loss (-1 yard), one QB sack (-1 yard) and one fumble recovery ... One of 23 Rock football players who earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete status ... 2007: Played in nine Rock games ... Recorded five solo and five assisted tackles and forced one fumble ... 2006: Redshirted ... High school: Earned all-conference honors as a linebacker in final scholastic season ... Played in NAFCA all-star game ... Named to Butler Eagle and Valley News Dispatch first-team defense honors ... Helped lead team to district runner-up finish as a senior ... Four-sport athlete ... Lettered three seasons in football, two in basketball and baseball and one in track and field ... Placed 11th in PIAA state meet in discus throw ... Track team’s Field MVP ... Earned berth in district finals in both discus and shot put ... Health and physical education major.