Slippery Rock University Athletics

COACH MIHALIK SAYS: "Darius is a tall, rangy, athletic player. His versatility will cause matchup problems for a lot of offenses."

2010: Did not see any game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Selected as Valley News Dispatch's "Athlete of the Year" and U.S. Marine Corp "Most Distinguished Athlete" in 2010 ... Earned Allegheny Conference "Defensive Player of the Year" award after being named to first-team all-conference honors for the second straight season ... Also earned Valley News Dispatch "Defensive Player of the Year" award ... Three-sport athlete ... Lettered three seasons each in football, basketball and track and field ... Butler Eagle "Player of the Year" and Valley News Dispatch all-region selection in basketball in 2009-10 ... Basketball team MVP ... Won WPIAL gold medal in the high jump as a senior ... Led teams to district championships in football, basketball and track and field in his senior season.

PERSONAL: Darius Sterling Frantz ... Son of Michelle Frantz and Derek Pixley ... Undeclared major.