At Florida State: Listed as the starter at middle linebacker on the depth chart...started the final six games of 2002 and played in all 14 games for the Seminoles...recognized as the most dependable linebacker following spring practice...former walk-on who earned a scholarship...excellent student and team leader. Junior Year (2002): Played in all 14 games including seven starts for the Seminole defense...led the team with 5.5 tackles (five solo) in the 2003 Sugar Bowl against Georgia...fourth on the team with 83 total tackles, including 40 solo...recorded two sacks and three tackles for loss on the season...had double-digit tackles in four of the last six games including a career-high 16 tackles, five of them solo, against Wake Forest. Sophomore Year (2001): Appeared in every game and got his only start in the Gator Bowl win over Virginia Tech...played bril-liantly against the Hokies after learning the morning of the game that he would have to play almost every snap...proved to be a vital special teams player...saw playing time along with Marcello Church behind starter Kendyll Pope...26th on the team with 10 tackles... recorded a quarterback hurry and forced a fumble at Duke. Freshman Year (2000): A walk-on who made his mark on the special teams for Florida State during his rookie season...totaled one tackle on the season but played on several special teams over the second half of the season...worked with the linebackers during practice...lone tackle came as a member of the kickoff team against Florida. High School: Graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1999...played defensive end...team captain and defensive Most Valuable Player his senior season...led his team to the second round of the state playoffs as a senior...among the team leaders with 64 total tackles on the season...tackle total included eight sacks, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and one interception re-turned for a touchdown...also a member of the wrestling team as a sophomore and junior. Personal: Earned a bachelor's degree in communications last December and is pursuing a master's degree...born June 12, 1981. |
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