Slippery Rock University Athletics

Slated to be a starting safety for the second successive season ... Will be counted on to be a Rock-solid leader in secondary ... One of two returning starters at safety spots ... Physical player who also has good anticipation ... Will also counted on to be a solid special teams player ... 2003: Was Rock[apos]s third leading tackler with 40 solo and 22 assisted tackles ... Also had three pass interceptions (22 yards in returns) and three tackles for loss (-8 yards), broke up two passes and forced one fumble ... Had Rock[apos]s longest kickoff return with 50-yard runback at Youngstown State ... Averaged 22.7 yards per return on kickoffs ... Before The Rock: Did not play in 2001 or 2002 seasons after being a starter at Edinboro in 2000 ... Lettered three seasons each in football, basketball and track at Connellsville ... Earned pair of Quad [quote]A[quote] South all-conference honors ... Also earned two all-conference basketball honors ...Basketball team MVP as a senior ... Led Connellsville to a pair of Quad South championships ... Member of Student Council ... Safety major.