FOOTBALL
#49
BRUCE MILLER
RS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/253 • CANTON, GA./WOODSTOCK SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Named to the Preseason All-Conference USA First Team and voted onto the AllC-USA Second Team by the coaches • Led the team in sacks (7.0), tackles for loss (17.0), QB hurries (11) and forced fumbles (2) while seeing ac�on in all 12 games • Recorded a tackle and a forced fumble vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Made a crucial tackle during a goal-line stand as well as a game saving intercep�on at the �me vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Also accounted for two total tackles and a tackle for loss vs. the Bulls • Amassed four tackles and a tackle for loss vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Fueled the front line vs. UTEP (Sept. 27), making six tackles, assis�ng on a tackle for loss and adding two QB hurries as well as a pass break-up • Posted three tackles, his first sack of the season, and a pass break-up vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • A disrup�on in the backfield all day vs. Miami (Oct. 11), finishing with three sacks and four tackles, all for losses • Collected four tackles, four QB hurries and a pass break-up vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • A regular in the backfield in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15) making nine tackles, one sack, three and a half tackles for a loss, four QB hurries and a forced fumble • Made eight total tackles vs. Memphis (Nov. 22) as well as blocking his first career kick • Carried the defensive line finishing with six tackles, four going for a loss and added a sack vs. UAB (Nov. 29)
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac�cing as a defensive end for the scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erwinner at Woodstock High School for head coach Mike O’Brien • Cherokee County Gridiron Club Linebacker of the Year • All-county and all-region selec�on at linebacker • Finished senior season with 134 tackles, one sack, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries • Three intercep�ons, two returned for touchdowns • Totaled 14 recep�ons for 357 yards and five touchdowns at �ght end • Defensive captain as a senior • Led team to regional co-championship and an appearance in the state playoffs • Also le�ered two years in basketball and one season in baseball PERSONAL • Miller is the son of Bruce and Lisa Miller • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Named to the All-Conference USA Second Team by the league’s media and also earned a spot on the media’s and coaches’ All-Freshman Team • Recognized as an honorable men�on Freshman All-American by The Spor�ng News • Recorded the first sack of his career in the first quarter at NC State (Sept. 1) and it also went for a safety • The safety was the first for the Knights since 2001 vs. Akron • Finished the game vs. the Wolfpack with six tackles, including two for a loss, and a quarterback hurry • Had a pass break-up and three tackles vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Posted a solo tackle in the win against Memphis (Sept. 22) • Assisted with Joe Burne� on a tackle for loss vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Notched a tackle at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Named the C-USA Co-Defensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Collected a team-high nine tackles vs. the Golden Hurricane, and also posted two sacks for a loss of 12 yards, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry • Posted two tackles at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), highlighted by a sack for a loss of five yards in the win • Notched two takedowns vs. Marshall (Nov. 3), including a sack for a loss of eight yards • Picked up three tackles, including assis�ng on one for a loss, at UAB (Nov. 10) • Recorded four tackles in the win at SMU (Nov. 17) • Lone tackle was a sack for five yards to help UCF defeat UTEP (Nov. 24) • Notched two tackles, a sack for a loss of 13 yards and a season-high four quarterback hurries in the win over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Made three tackles in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 14 12 26
TKL 26 27 53
AST 12 25 37
TOTAL SACK 38 7.0 52 7.0 90 14.0
TFL 9.0 17.0 26.0
PBU 1 3 4
INT 0 1 1
91
UCF KNIGHTS
#53
DARIUS NALL
RS SOPHOMORE • DEFENSIVE END • 6-3/249 • DOUGLASVILLE, GA./CHAPEL HILL SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Sat out the season while undergoing cancer treatment, earning a redshirt TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a spot on the coaches’ Conference USA All-Freshman Team • Made his debut for the Knights in the NC State game (Sept. 1) • Posted a solo tackle vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Finished the Memphis game (Sept. 22) with two tackles • Totaled six tackles vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29), including two for a loss of eight yards, and added a quarterback hurry • Collected six takedowns at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Made four tackles, including one for a loss, and forced a fumble at USF (Oct. 13) • Had a tackle in the win vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Saw �me at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at UAB (Nov. 10) • Posted a pair of solo tackles at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by a QB sack of nine yards in the victory • Appeared in the win over UTEP (Nov. 24) • Appeared at defensive end in both the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Served as team captain his senior season for coach Michael Bedosky at Chapel Hill High School • Earned three le�ers at the school and was named All-Douglas County as a junior and a senior • Awarded Douglas County Defensive Player of the Year honors as a senior a�er pos�ng 68 tackles (47 solos) and a new school record 10.5 sacks • Also blocked three kicks and earned the team’s defensive MVP honor • On offense, gained 182 yards rushing, 91 receiving and scored two touchdowns • Selected to play in the Georgia Athle�c Coaches Associa�on North/South All-Star Football Game • Le�ered two years in basketball and four in track and field • Also recruited by Indiana, Louisville, Southern Miss and Tulane PERSONAL • Nall is the son of Alexander and Wanda Willis • Majoring in hospitality management
CAREER STATISTICS
92
YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 13
TKL 15
AST 7
13
15
7
TOTAL SACK 22 1.0 DNP 22 1.0
TFL 4.0
PBU 1
INT 0
4.0
1
0
FOOTBALL
JAMAR NEWSOME
RS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/198 • ST. PETERSBURG, FLA./BOCA CIEGA SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games • Completed the year with four recep�ons for 81 yards and one touchdown • Had a season-best two recep�ons for 60 yards, including a 54-yard explosion for a touchdown vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Did not see any game ac�on, but was a key contributer on the scout team TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac�cing at wide receiver for the scout team
#9
HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erman at Boca Ciega High School for head coach Jean Gordon • All-conference and All-Suncoast selec�on • Team MVP as a senior • Track standout who le�ered two years in the sport • Third in the state of Florida in the long jump and triple jump • Finished senior season with 29 recep�ons for 660 yards and eight touchdowns • Returned three kickoffs for touchdowns on special teams • Ran a �med 4.43 40-yard dash PERSONAL • Newsome is the son of James and Beverly Newsome • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 12 12
REC 4 4
YDS 81 81
AVG 20.2 20.2
TD 1 1
LG 54 54 93
UCF KNIGHTS
ADAM NISSLEY
RS SOPHOMORE • TIGHT END • 6-6/264 • CUMMING, GA./SOUTH FORSYTH REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games at right tackle as well as at �ght end • Posted a 12-yard recep�on at Boston College (Sept. 20) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac�cing at �ght end for the offensive scout team • Named the team’s most improved offensive player following 2008 spring drills
#88
HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered three seasons at �ght end for coach Greg Sla�ery at South Forsyth High School • Named Class 5A all-state honorable men�on as a senior • Earned All-Region 7-5A first team as a senior a�er finishing the campaign with 24 catches and a touchdown • Named All-Forsyth County as a junior and senior • Named to the Atlanta Journal Cons�tu�on All-Northside first team and AJC Northside Super 11 • Had 10 catches and two touchdowns as a junior • Rated as the 77th best �ght end prospect in the na�on by Scout.com • Only player from Forsyth County to sign with a Division I school in 2007 • Also recruited by Southern Miss and Wake Forest PERSONAL • Nissley is the son of Hal and Joan Nissley • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS 94
G 12 12
REC 1 1
YDS 12 12
AVG 12.0 12.0
TD 0 0
LG 12 12
NICK PIESCHEL
FOOTBALL
#77
RS SOPHOMORE • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-7/302 • FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA./ST. THOMAS AQUINAS SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games, earning starts in the final seven ou�ngs TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac�cing with the offensive scout team
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned four le�ers at St. Thomas Aquinas playing four of the five spots on the offensive line for coach George Smith • Served as the team captain his senior season and was named honorable men�on All-Broward County by the South Florida Sun-Sen�nel • Also le�ered two years in wrestling and one year in track and field as a shot pu�er • Football team was the Class 5A runner-up three �mes during his prep career PERSONAL • Pieschel is son of David Pieschel and Kathy Burris • Major is interdisciplinary studies
95
UCF KNIGHTS
#84
COREY RABAZINSKI
SENIOR • TIGHT END • 6-3/244 • WINTER PARK, FLA./WINTER PARK JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in six games as star�ng �ght end before an injury vs. Miami (Oct. 11) ended his season • Posted nine recep�ons for 54 yards on the year • Made two catches for 19 yards and a crucial touchdown score vs. USF (Sept. 6) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Started seven games and appeared in all 14 games during the season • Made the start at �ght end vs. NC State (Sept. 1) • Appeared in the Texas game (Sept. 15) and made one tackle • One of the star�ng �ght ends vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) • Posted first touchdown recep�on on a one-yard toss from Kyle Israel in the third quarter vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29), which sealed the win over the Ragin’ Cajuns • Pulled in three passes for 12 yards at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Had a four-yard recep�on in the win over Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Notched a highlight-reel 16-yard recep�on at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), going over his le� shoulder for the one-hand grab • Saw �me in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3) • Made the start at �ght end at UAB (Nov. 10) and at SMU (Nov. 17) • Hauled in a 3-yard touchdown catch in the first quarter vs. UTEP (Nov. 24), and finished with two recep�ons for seven yards • Appeared in the C-USA Championship Game victory over Tulsa (Dec. 1) • Made two catches for a season-high 26 yards in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erman at Winter Park High School for head coach Larry Gergley • First-team Class 6A all-state selec�on on defense • Orange County Defensive Player of the Year according to the Orlando Sen�nel • Listed as the state’s 59th-rated prospect by the Orlando Sen�nel • First-team all-county and All-Central Florida honoree • Played in the Central Florida All-Star Game and was named team MVP as a senior • 63 tackles, 12 tackles for loss and eight sacks in 2005 • Also caught 15 passes for 405 yards and four touchdowns at �ght end • Part of an 11-2 Winter Park team that reached the Florida Class 6A state semifinals PERSONAL • Rabazinski is the son of Richard and Maureen Rabazinski • Majoring in interpersonal organiza�onal communica�on
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Led the team’s �ght ends with 12 catches for 145 yards • Twice had a season-high three catches in a game • Hauled in a season-long catch of 28 yards against East Carolina (Nov. 4) • Also had a pair of 26-yard recep�ons during the season, including one in the opener vs. Villanova (Sept. 2) • His first three-catch game was against USF (Sept. 16) and added his second against the Pirates • His 40 yards receiving against the Pirates was a season-high
CAREER STATISTICS
96
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 12 13 6 31
REC 12 10 9 31
YDS 145 66 54 265
AVG 12.1 6.6 6.0 8.2
TD 0 2 1 3
LG 28 18 13 28
JAH REID
FOOTBALL
RS JUNIOR • OFFENSIVE LINE • 6-7/314 • HAINES CITY, FLA./HAINES CITY SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games at right tackle, making 10 starts REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Named to the coaches’ All-Conference USA Freshman Team • Saw ac�on in all 14 games on the place-kicking special teams units • Earned his first-career start vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • The start vs. the Golden Hurricane was the first of four in a row at right tackle for the Knights TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while prac�cing as a tackle for the offensive scout team
#76
HIGH SCHOOL • Two-year le�erwinner at Haines City High School for head coach Bill Buldini • First-team All-Polk County honoree • Second-team all-state selec�on • Par�cipated in the Central-South Florida AllStar Game PERSONAL • Reid is the son of Lucinda Stra�on • Majoring in interpersonal organiza�onal communica�on
97
UCF KNIGHTS
#56
JORDAN RICHARDS
RS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-2/225 • CARY, N.C./CARY (HARGRAVE MILITARY ACADEMY) JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Appeared in four games • Led the team in tackles vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) with seven MEDICAL REDSHIRT JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Received a medical redshirt a�er suffering a shoulder injury in preseason workouts SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Prior to a season-ending ankle injury, made five starts and appeared in eight games • Made 31 tackles, including tying his career-high with nine stops against Rice (Oct. 21) • Registered five tackles in the season-opening win vs. Villanova (Sept. 2) • Had four solo stops in that contest, a feat he achieved three �mes during the season, including vs. Pi� (Oct. 13) and vs. Rice • Tallied his second-career sack in the USF game (Sept. 16) • Had three tackles in the game at Houston (Oct. 28) before injuring his ankle
PRIOR TO UCF • Spent one season at Hargrave Military Academy • Coached by Robert Prunty • Totaled 45 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, four sacks and six pass break-ups at Hargrave • Appeared in just six games due to injury HIGH SCHOOL • Played at Cary High School for Ben Kolstad • Two-�me all-conference honoree • Team MVP as a senior • Four-�me player of the week honoree PERSONAL • Richards is the son of Von and Lisa Frantz • Working on his master’s in sports and fitness
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • Named to Conference USA’s All-Freshman Team on defense • Played in nine games, including six starts • Missed the final four games of the season with a shoulder injury • Eight tackles (six solo) at USF (Sept. 17) • Six tackles, including one for loss and a quarterback hurry in the Marshall victory (Sept. 24) • Collected five tackles at Louisiana (Oct. 1) • Two tackles, one for loss, in the win over Tulane (Oct. 21) • Career-high nine tackles in return to his home state of North Carolina in the East Carolina game (Oct. 29) • Eight solo stops, two tackles for loss and first-career sack in that game • One pass break-up vs. the Pirates
CAREER STATISTICS
98
YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 9 8
TKL 31 20
4 21
10 61
AST TOTAL SACK 10 41 1.0 11 31 1.0 DNP � INJURED 1 11 0.0 22 83 2.0
TFL 5.0 3.0
PBU 1 1
INT 0 0
0.0 8.0
0 2
0 0
FOOTBALL
ROCKY ROSS
RS SENIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/209 • JACKSONVILLE, FLA./BOLLES SCHOOL MEDICAL REDSHIRT SENIOR SEASON (2008) • Third on the team in receiving yards (180) and fourth on the team in recep�ons (13) despite breaking his collar bone and having season-ending surgery a�er game four vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Hauled in eight catches for 90 yards as well as the game-tying score vs. USF (Sept. 6) JUNIOR SEASON (2007) • Registered at least two recep�ons in all 14 games of the campaign • Named to the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine All-District 3 Academic First Team and the Na�onal Football Founda�on Hampshire Honor Society • Had three catches for a team-high 51 yards in the season-opening win over NC State (Sept. 1) • His 21-yard recep�on late in the second quarter helped set up a field goal and was the longest gain by a Knight receiver in the opener • Posted two catches for 31 yards against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Caught four passes for 59 yards in a win over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Paced the UCF receivers with six catches for 83 yards vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Collected 39 yards on three recep�ons at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Had two recep�ons for 13 yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Amassed 39 yards on five catches in a win over Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Led UCF with four recep�ons at Southern Miss (Oct. 28), comple�ng the victory with 40 yards receiving • Had two recep�ons for 32 yards in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3) • Racked up three recep�ons for 21 yards at UAB (Nov. 10), including a 4-yard TD catch in the fourth quarter • Posted a game-high 92 receiving yards off four recep�ons at SMU (Nov. 17), including a 53-yard catch from Kyle Israel in the win • Had a team-high seven recep�ons for 68 yards, including a 4-yard touchdown catch, against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Surpassed the 100-career recep�on mark in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) a�er leading the team with 63 receiving yards on three catches • Made two catches for 27 yards, including a 17-yard recep�on, in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
#5
HIGH SCHOOL • First-team all-state honoree at The Bolles School in Jacksonville • Coached by Florida’s all-�me winningest coach, Corky Rogers • Selected to compete in the NFL Global Junior Championship game • Four-year le�erwinner between Episcopal High School (Fr., So.) and The Bolles School (Jr., Sr.) • Outstanding all-around athlete who le�ered in basketball and track • Set season and career receiving marks at EHS with 80 recep�ons for 1,400 yards and 20 touchdowns • Recorded 143 recep�ons for 1,863 yards and 20 touchdowns during his career at Bolles • Part of a state runner-up team and a state championship club at Bolles • Averaged more than 20 yards per recep�on his senior season • Excelled on kickoff and punt returns • Florida Times-Union All-First Coast • Super 24 team for southeast Georgia and northeast Florida • State of Florida Super 75 team • Collegiate Sports America all-southeast regional selec�on • Regional qualifier for the long jump in track • Conference and district champion in the 200 meters • Member of the school record 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams PERSONAL • Ross is the son of Sco� and Virginia Ross • Working on his master’s in sports and fitness
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2006) • Named honorable men�on All-Conference USA by the league’s head coaches • Led all returning receivers with 36 catches and 531 yards in 2006 – totals that ranked second on the team • Started six games, including the final five of the campaign • Finished the season with 19 catches in the final three games a�er hauling in 17 catches in the first nine games combined • Had back-to-back 100-yard receiving games against Memphis (135) and Tulane (124), which were the first two of his career • His 135 yards against Memphis (Nov. 11) were a career-high • Also set a career-high with nine catches against Tulane (Nov. 18) • Scored the first two touchdowns of his career against Rice (Oct. 21) • His 55-yard catch against the Owls was a season-long play for the UCF offense TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • True freshman who appeared in all 13 games, including three as a starter • Team’s fourth leading receiver with 17 recep�ons for 154 yards • Three recep�ons for 13 yards in collegiate debut at South Carolina (Sept. 1) • One recep�on for 18 yards in the Marshall win (Sept. 24) • Two recep�ons for 25 yards at Louisiana-Lafaye�e (Oct. 1) • One catch for 11 yards in the Tulane victory (Oct. 21) • Three catches for 21 yards in the Houston win (Nov. 5) • Three recep�ons for 22 yards in the winning effort vs. Rice (Nov. 19)
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 13 12 14 4 43
REC 17 36 50 13 116
YDS 154 531 658 180 1,523
AVG 9.1 14.8 13.2 13.8 13.1
TD 0 2 2 1 5
LG 18 55 53 31 55
99
UCF KNIGHTS
#55
ALEX THOMPSON
RS SENIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-2/229 • GAINESVILLE, FLA./BUCHHOLZ JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games as a reserve linebacker, collec�ng 12 tackles • Totaled three tackles and a tackle for loss vs. UAB (Nov. 29) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Appeared in six games, including two starts at middle linebacker • In the season-opener at NC State (Sept. 1), made a career-high nine tackles to �e for second-most on the team • Collected one tackle vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Saw �me vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at UAB (Nov. 10) • Notched a solo tackle at SMU (Nov. 17) • Made an appearance in the C-USA Championship Game victory vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared in 11 games, with most of his playing �me coming on special teams • Filled in at linebacker against Marshall (Oct. 4) and posted a career-high six tackles • Finished the campaign with nine tackles, including four solo stops
HIGH SCHOOL • Three-�me Class 5A all-state selec�on • Coached by Jay Godwin at Buchholz High School • Three-year le�erwinner in football who also earned one le�er in basketball, baseball and track • Two-year team captain • Three-�me Gainesville Sun all-area honoree • One of Florida’s top 20 recruits of 2004 • 1,204 yards passing and 11 touchdowns during senior campaign • Added 471 yards rushing and five touchdowns on the ground • Part of three district championship teams • Totaled 3,847 yards passing for his career with 43 touchdown passes • Finished with 853 career rushing yards with an addi�onal 10 rushing touchdowns over three-year career PERSONAL • Thompson is the son of Bill and Karen Thompson • Working on his master’s in accoun�ng
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2005) • A scholarship recruit, Thompson redshirted while prac�cing with the quarterbacks
CAREER STATISTICS
100
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 11 6 12 29
TKL 4 4 9 17
AST 5 7 3 15
TOTAL SACK 9 0.0 11 0.0 12 0.0 32 0.0
TFL 0.0 0.0 1.0 1.0
PBU 0 0 0 0
INT 0 0 0 0
FOOTBALL
#95
TRAVIS TIMMONS
SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-4/297 • GAINESVILLE, FLA/BUCHHOLZ JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in 11 games for the Knights, star�ng seven �mes • Recovered his first career fumble vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Totaled three tackles and a tackle for loss vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Made a tackle and had a QB hurry vs. UTEP (Sept. 27) • Put immense pressure on the O-line vs. Miami (Oct. 11) tallying three tackles, a tackle for loss and forcing a fumble • Amassed three tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games, including three starts as part of the Knights’ defensive line rota�on • Registered three tackles and a sack in the win at NC State (Sept. 1) • Posted four takedowns vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Saw �me against Memphis (Sept. 22) and vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Blocked a punt at East Carolina in the third quarter, and also had one tackle (Oct. 6) • Earned a tackle at USF (Oct. 13) and vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Appeared in the victory over Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Notched a tackle and a pass break-up in the win vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Connected on a pair of tackles, including one for a loss of eight yards, and forced a fumble in the victory at UAB (Nov. 10) • Picked up three tackles at SMU (Nov. 17), highlighted by 1.5 tackles for a loss and an assist on a QB sack • Had a tackle against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Part of rota�on at defensive tackle in C-USA Championship Game victory vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) and vs. Mississippi State in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le�erwinner at Buchholz High School for head coach Jay Godwin • FSWA Class 5A First-Team All-State defense as a senior • Second-team all-state selec�on following his junior season • Three-star recruit according to Rivals.com • Listed as the 91st-best prospect in the state in the Rivals.com preseason Florida top 100 • No. 69 prospect in the state of Florida according to the Orlando Sen�nel • Two-�me all-area and all-conference honoree • 68 tackles and six sacks in 2005, including 14 tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries • Caught 12 passes for 148 yards and a touchdown on offense • Three-sport athlete in high school who also le�ered three years in basketball and one year in track PERSONAL • Timmons is the son of Arthur Timmons and Arvorla Neal • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Appeared in eight games at defensive tackle • Had two tackles in the season-opener vs. Villanova (Sept. 2) • Only UCF defensive lineman to intercept a pass during the season, doing so in his hometown of Gainesville vs. Florida (Sept. 9) • Registered a solo tackle at Rice (Oct. 21) • Recorded a season-high three stops at Tulane (Nov. 18), including his first-career sack and another tackle for a loss
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 8 14 11 33
TKL 5 10 9 24
AST 1 7 5 13
TOTAL SACK 6 1.0 17 1.5 14 0.0 37 2.5
TFL 2.0 3.5 2.0 7.5
PBU 0 1 0 1
INT 1 0 0 1
101
UCF KNIGHTS
#98
TORRELL TROUP
SENIOR • DEFENSIVE TACKLE • 6-3/314 • CONYERS, GA./SALEM JUNIOR SEASON (2008) • Voted onto the All-Conference USA Second Team • Made starts in all 12 games consistently being disrup�ve at his defensive tackle spot • Second on the team in tackles for a loss (12.5) • Created trouble vs. USF (Sept. 6), totaling four tackles including two tackles for a loss, as well as an 8-yard sack • Pressured UTEP (Sept. 27) with his eight total tackles, two of which went for a loss of 15 yards, and also forced a fumble • Congested the middle vs. SMU (Oct. 4), forcing two tackles for a loss and a QB hurry • Made five total tackles vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26) • Domina�ng performance vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), finishing with seven tackles, 2.5 for a loss and assisted on a sack • Also had a QB hurry as well as a pass break-up vs. the Golden Eagles • Totaled seven tackles in win vs. Marshall (Nov. 15), one for a loss • Finished the win at Memphis (Nov. 22) with four tackles including 1.5 for a loss • Accumulated four solo tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29) SOPHOMORE SEASON (2007) • Made 11 starts and appeared in all 14 games at defensive tackle • Picked up three tackles, including one for a loss, in a 25-23 win at NC State (Sept. 1) • Notched two solo tackles vs. No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Picked up two takedowns and a sack for a loss of five yards in a victory vs. Louisiana (Sept. 29) • Recorded two tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Started at le� tackle at USF (Oct. 13) • Collected two tackles in the victory at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Posted a tackle at UAB (Nov. 10) • Finished the win at SMU (Nov. 17) with three tackles, including one for a loss of three yards • Assisted on a tackle for loss against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Posted a solo stop in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) and in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • Made his Knight debut against Southern Miss (Sept. 26) • Saw ac�on in nine games, including three starts at defensive tackle • Made the first start of his career against Pi� (Oct. 13) • Registered his first tackle at Houston (Oct. 28) in his second start • Started the season finale against UAB (Nov. 25) and made the first solo tackle of his career HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erman at Salem High School for head coach Frank Caputo • Two-�me first-team all-state performer as a junior and senior • Named first-team all-area as a junior and senior • 36th-ranked prospect in the state of Georgia in the preseason according to Rivals.com • First-team all-North Georgia defensive tackle • Named Atlanta Touchdown Club Player of the Week during senior campaign • Finished senior season with 96 total tackles (50 solo stops), six tackles for loss and three sacks PERSONAL • Troup is the son of Tory Troup and Lashana Johnson • Majoring in interdisciplinary studies • Played under the name Torrell Johnson during his first two seasons with the Knights
CAREER STATISTICS
102
YEAR 2006 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 9 13 12 34
TKL 1 13 30 44
AST 1 6 22 29
TOTAL SACK 2 0.0 19 2.0 52 2.0 73 4.0
TFL 0.0 6.5 12.5 19.0
PBU 0 0 2 2
INT 0 0 0 0
WES TUNUUFI SAUVAO
FOOTBALL
RS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE LINE • 6-3/292 • LEESVILLE, LA./LEESVILLE SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in nine games REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made his debut at defensive tackle in the 56-20 victory over Memphis (Sept. 22) • Also saw ac�on in wins vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) and at SMU (Nov. 17) • Credited with his first-career tackle in the Homecoming victory over the Thundering Herd • Made the switch to offensive guard following the AutoZone Liberty Bowl
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TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Tunuufi Sauvao redshirted while prac�cing as a tackle for the defensive scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Four-year le�erwinner at Leesville High School for head coach Kevin Magee • Rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com • Listed as the 58th-best defensive lineman in the na�on according to Rivals.com • Two-�me all-state honoree • Three-�me all-district and all-conference selec�on • All-state academic honoree • Also le�ered four years in track, soccer and power li�ing • 56 tackles and three sacks as a senior • 22 tackles for loss, 11 pass break-ups and seven quarterback hurries in 2005 • 78 total tackles, 11 sacks, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a junior • Selected as a defensive captain as a senior PERSONAL • Tunuufi Sauvao is the son of Eneriko and Alofaaga Sauvao • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
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UCF KNIGHTS
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BRIAN WATTERS
RS JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 6-2/190 • ROME, GA./ROME SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Led the team in recep�ons (42) and receiving yards (594), and �ed for first in touchdowns (3) • Hauled in three recep�ons for 35 yards vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Led the team with six catches for 59 yards vs. Boston College (Sept. 20) • Con�nued his string of steady performances at UTEP (Sept. 27), catching three for 51 yards • Posted his first touchdown score of the season on a 56-yard beauty from Michael Greco vs. SMU (Oct. 4), ending the day with 83 receiving yards on just three recep�ons • Had five catches for 37 yards vs. Miami (Oct. 11) • Showed his explosive yards-a�er-catch (YAC) skills vs. Tulsa (Oct. 26), turning a short rou�ne recep�on into a career-long 62-yard sprint to the end zone • Also scored a second touchdown on a seven-yard recep�on on the way to a career-best seven-recep�on, 121-yard performance vs. the Golden Hurricane • Caught two for 48 yards vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) • Just another day at the office vs. Southern Miss (Nov. 8), hoarding in five balls for a total of 71 yards • Made a recep�on in the win at Marshall (Nov. 15) and another two grabs at Memphis (Nov. 22) • Snagged five recep�ons vs. UAB (Nov. 29) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Made contribu�ons both on special teams and as a reserve wide receiver • Ranked second on the team with three touchdown recep�ons • Recorded a solo tackle in collegiate debut at NC State (Sept. 1) • Saw ac�on in the Texas game (Sept. 15) • Had a tackle in the Memphis win (Sept. 22) and the Louisiana victory (Sept. 29) • Registered a takedown at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Recorded first career recep�on, a nine-yard strike from Greco, at USF (Oct. 13), and finished the game with two catches for 22 yards • Had three tackles on special teams vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Recorded first touchdown recep�on on an 8-yard play late in the second quarter at Southern Miss (Oct. 28) • Finished the win over the Golden Eagles with two catches for 16 yards • Led UCF with six recep�ons for 88 yards vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Also had two touchdown catches in the win over the Thundering Herd, the first on a 23-yard recep�on late in the second quarter and the second on a 30-yard effort early in the fourth quarter • Hauled in a 14-yard recep�on at UAB (Nov. 10) • Posted an 8-yard catch in the win over SMU (Nov. 17) • Made his first-career start vs. Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Made two catches for 13 yards in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Wa�ers redshirted while prac�cing at wide receiver for the scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erwinner at Rome High School for head coach Sid Fri�s • Second-team all-state selec�on as a senior • First-team all-region and all-area • Team captain who was selected to play in the North/South Georgia All-Star game • Elected Homecoming King at Rome High School • Earned team’s Iron Man Award • Spent �me both at quarterback and wide receiver in high school • 58 rushes for 506 yards and seven touchdowns • 31-of-46 passing for 428 yards and three touchdowns at quarterback • Caught 22 passes for 572 yards and five touchdowns at wide receiver • Totaled seven intercep�ons on defense and returned two for touchdowns • Also scored two touchdowns on punt returns PERSONAL • Wa�ers is the son of Michael and Michelle Wa�ers • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS
104
YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 14 12 26
REC 14 42 56
YDS 161 594 755
AVG 11.5 14.1 13.5
TD 3 3 6
LG 30 62 62
FOOTBALL
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REGGIE WEAMS
JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE BACK • 6-0/191 • BATON ROUGE, LA./REDEMPTORIST SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • As a reserve safety, saw ac�on in all 12 games, mostly on special teams • Finished with 11 tackles on the season • Made three tackles and recovered a fumble in the win at Marshall (Nov. 15) TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Saw ac�on in all 14 games as a key special teams contributor and a reserve in the defensive backfield • In his UCF debut at NC State (Sept. 1), notched a solo tackle vs. the Wolfpack • Appeared in the game vs. Texas (Sept. 15) • Had one tackle in a win vs. Memphis (Sept. 22) • Saw �me in the Louisiana win (Sept. 29) and at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Returned one kickoff for nine yards at USF (Oct. 13) • Earned a tackle vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Notched a takedown vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) • Posted two tackles at UAB (Nov. 10) and at SMU (Nov. 17) • Posted two solo tackles in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1) • Saw ac�on on special teams in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered three years in football for coach Guy Mistre�a at Redemptorist High School • Named first team Class 3A All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Associa�on a�er recording 80 tackles (51 solo), seven intercep�ons and two fumble recoveries for touchdowns • Shared District 8-3A Defensive MVP honors as well as earning All-Metro honors • Ranked as the 40th best player in the state of the Louisiana by Rivals.com • Helped lead team to Class 3A state �tle during his junior season • Had 110 tackles, seven intercep�ons and eight pass break-ups during that campaign • Le�ered two years in track where he earned all-region and all-district honors and was the 300-meter hurdles state runner-up as a junior • Also recruited by Grambling, Louisiana-Monroe, New Mexico State, Northwestern State and Southeastern Louisiana PERSONAL • Weams is the son of Reginald, Sr., and Brenda Weams • Majoring in hospitality management
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 14 12 26
TKL 7 7 14
AST 3 4 7
TOTAL SACK 10 0.0 11 0.0 21 0.0
TFL 0.0 0.0 0.0
PBU 0 0 0
INT 0 0 0
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UCF KNIGHTS
JOE WEATHERFORD
RS SOPHOMORE • QUARTERBACK • 6-4/200 • LAND O’LAKES, FLA./LAND O’LAKES REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on at QB in three games, finishing 15-for-36 for 160 yards • Converted his first collegiate pass at UTEP (Sept. 27) • Saw ac�on in the win at Memphis (Nov. 22) • Had his best career ou�ng vs. UAB (Nov. 29), going 12-for-26 and 99 yards passing TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • A scholarship recruit, redshirted while playing quarterback with the offensive scout team HIGH SCHOOL • Le�ered three years at quarterback for coach John Benede�o at Land O’ Lakes High School • Named Class 5A Mr. Football by the Florida Athle�c Coaches Associa�on and a second team all-state honoree by the Florida Sports Writers Associa�on • Also earned second team All-Sun Coast honors, first team All-District 5-5A and first team all-conference honors as a senior • Led county in passing and team to Class 5A-District 5 �tle as a senior throwing
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for 2,141 yards and 20 touchdowns • Rated as the 29th best pro-style quarterback prospect in the na�on by Rivals.com and the 91st best prospect in the state of Florida by the Orlando Sen�nel • As a junior, passed for 1,950 yards and 15 touchdowns • Le�ered in basketball for two seasons at the guard posi�on • Also recruited by Louisville, Duke, Colorado State, Bowling Green, Toledo and Western Michigan PERSONAL • Weatherford is the son of Bill and Cathy Weatherford • Brother Drew played quarterback at Florida State • Majoring in health services administra�on
CAREER STATISTICS
106
PASSING YEAR 2008 TOTALS RUSHING YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 3 3
ATT 36 36
COMP 15 15
INT 2 2
PCT 41.7 41.7
YDS 160 160
G 3 3
ATT 3 3
YDS �8 �8
AVG �2.7 �2.7
TD 0 0
LG 9 9
TD 0 0
LG 39 39
FOOTBALL
RONNIE WEAVER
RS SOPHOMORE • RUNNING BACK • 6-0/206 • WABASSO, FLA./VERO BEACH
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REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games • Second on the team in rushing a�empts (102) and rushing yards (348) • Got his first-career start vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30), finishing with 84 yards on 23 a�empts • Had 28 yards rushing vs. USF (Sept. 6) and 48 yards at Boston College (Sept. 20) • Scored his first-career touchdown at UTEP (Sept. 27) and also had 51 yards rushing • Had his best game vs. SMU (Oct. 4), amassing 123 yards on just 25 rushes, a touchdown and a career-long 48-yard dash • Ran for 20 yards at Miami (Oct. 11)
HIGH SCHOOL • Earned three le�ers for head coach Gary Coggins at Vero Beach High School • As a senior, rushed for 1,110 yards and 12 TDs en route to earning Treasure Coast All-Area first team honors • Collected 85 tackles, picked off four passes, forced and recovered two fumbles from his safety posi�on as a junior • Also had 32 tackles as a sophomore • Earned two le�ers in track and field as well during his prep career
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Earned a scholarship a�er a strong fall camp upon arriving on campus as a walkon • Prac�ced with the offensive scout team as a running back during the season
PERSONAL • Weaver is the son of Ronnie Weaver, Sr., and Patricia Bradley-S�nson • Majoring in health services administra�on
CAREER STATISTICS YEAR 2008 TOTALS
G 12 12
ATT 102 102
YDS 348 348
AVG 3.4 3.4
TD 2 2
LG 48 48 107
UCF KNIGHTS
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DAVID WILLIAMS
RS JUNIOR • DEFENSIVE END • 6-2/238 • LEXINGTON, S.C./WHITE KNOLL SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games on the defensive line, amassing 20 tackles • Had a five-tackle game at UTEP (Sept. 27) • Posted three tackles and a tackle for a loss vs. SMU (Oct. 4) REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games as a special teams starter on kickoff coverage • Notched a tackle vs. Marshall (Nov. 3) playing on the defensive line • Named the most improved defensive player following the 2008 spring prac�ces TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2006) • A scholarship recruit, Williams worked with the defensive linemen while taking a redshirt year
HIGH SCHOOL • Three-year le�erman for head coach Mark Cagle at White Knoll High School • Holds four career school records at White Knoll, including the most sacks (11.5) and tackles for loss (28) in school history • First player from his high school to play in the South Carolina Shrine Bowl • Ended his senior season with 100 tackles, 19 for loss, with four sacks and 10 quarterback pressures • Rated as the No. 2 defensive line prospect in the state of South Carolina according to the Spartanburg Herald-Journal • Rated as the newspaper’s No. 20 prospect in the state among all posi�ons • Holds school records for max bench press (400 pounds) and max squat (550 pounds) • All-region and all-area selec�on • Named team’s most outstanding defensive lineman and given the team’s captain award PERSONAL • Williams is the son of David and Barbara Williams • Majoring in criminal jus�ce
CAREER STATISTICS
108
YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 14 12 26
TKL 0 13 13
AST 1 7 8
TOTAL SACK 1 0.0 20 0.0 21 0.0
TFL 0.0 1.5 1.5
PBU 0 0 0
INT 0 0 0
FOOTBALL
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KHYMEST WILLIAMS
JUNIOR • WIDE RECEIVER • 5-10/179 • LUTCHER, LA./LUTCHER SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games at wide receiver and as kick returner • Racked up 114 yards on 17 recep�ons, and also hauled in three touchdowns • Led the team with five recep�ons for 32 yards vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Notched a catch vs. USF (Sept. 6) and at UTEP (Sept 27) • Caught his first receiving touchdown vs. SMU (Oct. 4) on a 15-yard recep�on • Made two recep�ons in each of the last four games including two touchdown scores TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in all 14 games as either a reserve wide receiver or a kick return specialist • Returned two kickoffs for 31 yards vs. Tulsa (Oct. 20) • Ran back two kickoffs for 77 yards, highlighted by a 63-yard gallop to open the game • Made a huge impact in the win at SMU (Nov. 17), taking the opening kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, which �ed for the fourth-longest kickoff return in school history and was his first-career touchdown • The performance earned him C-USA Special Teams Player of the Week honors • Also posted first-collegiate recep�on on a 7-yard pickup vs. the Mustangs • Returned two kickoffs for 58 yards against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Had one kick return for 22 yards in the victory over Tulsa in the C-USA Championship Game (Dec. 1)
HIGH SCHOOL • A standout athlete who earned four le�ers in football, basketball and baseball during his high school years • A two-year offensive team captain for football coach Tim De�llier • Helped lead Lutcher to the Class 3A Louisiana state �tles in 2003 and 2006 • Neared the 1,000-yard rushing mark as a senior and added more than 700 yards receiving • Combined for 22 touchdowns (17 rushing, five receiving) and was named honorable men�on Class 3A All-State by the Louisiana Sports Writers Associa�on • Earned All-River Parrish All-Star accolades as well as all-metro and all-conference honors • Also recruited by Louisville, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech, Southeastern Louisiana and TCU PERSONAL • Williams is the son of Shelton and Della Marie Williams • Majoring in radio and television
CAREER STATISTICS RECEIVING YEAR G REC 2007 14 1 2008 12 17 TOTALS 26 18 KICK RETURNING YEAR G NO 2007 14 8 2008 12 10 TOTALS 26 18
YDS 7 114 121
AVG 7.0 6.7 6.7
TD 0 3 3
LG 7 19 19
YDS 287 243 530
AVG 35.9 24.3 29.4
TD 1 0 1
LG 99 37 99
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UCF KNIGHTS
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LAWRENCE YOUNG
JUNIOR • LINEBACKER • 6-0/217 • PENSACOLA, FLA./WOODHAM SOPHOMORE SEASON (2008) • Saw ac�on in all 12 games , making 11 starts • Earned All-Conference USA Honorable Men�on honors • Tied for second on the team in tackles (72) • Notched five tackles and a tackle for loss in the win vs. South Carolina State (Aug. 30) • Led team with eight total tackles including three and a half tackles for a loss, as well as an 8-yard sack vs. USF (Sept. 6) • Totaled three tackles at Boston College (Sept. 20) and also had an intercep�on • Made six tackles at UTEP (Sept. 27), followed by a five-tackle performance vs. SMU (Oct. 4) • Led the team with 11 tackles vs. Miami (Oct. 11) and two and a half for a loss • Aided on a sack while notching five solo tackles, eight total, vs. East Carolina (Nov. 2) and also had 2.5 tackles for a loss • Had seven tackles in a win at Memphis (Nov. 22) • Posted six tackles vs. UAB (Nov. 29)
HIGH SCHOOL • A four-year le�er winner for coach Mike Smith at Woodham High School • Served as the team captain his senior year when he led the Pensacola Bay Area with 130 tackles • Earned all-area honors as a senior and AllNorthwest Florida accolades as a junior • Had 91 tackles and five sacks his junior season • Ranked as the 53rd best outside linebacker in the country by Rivals.com and 91st best prospect in the state of Florida by Rivals.com • Also earned three le�ers in baseball, playing first base and le� field • Also recruited by Clemson, Mississippi and USF PERSONAL • Young is the son of Larry and Felisha Young • Majoring in sports and fitness
TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON (2007) • Appeared in 12 games, including two starts at linebacker • Started the season-opener at outside linebacker at NC State (Sept. 1) • Notched an intercep�on in the first quarter and was credited with a six-yard INT return on a pass that was deflected • Also recorded the first tackle of the season for the Knights and finished with nine stops against the Wolfpack • Tied a school record with two forced fumbles against No. 6 Texas (Sept. 15) • Also had five tackles and a pass break-up vs. the Longhorns • Collected three solo tackles against Memphis (Sept. 22) • Earned two tackles at East Carolina (Oct. 6) • Posted a tackle in the win over Marshall (Nov. 3) • Notched four tackles and assisted on a sack with Travis Timmons at SMU (Nov. 17) • Earned a tackle against UTEP (Nov. 24) • Made six tackles in the C-USA Championship Game vs. Tulsa (Dec. 1) • Appeared in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl vs. Mississippi State (Dec. 29)
CAREER STATISTICS
110
YEAR 2007 2008 TOTALS
G 12 12 24
TKL 22 46 68
AST 9 26 35
TOTAL SACK 31 1.5 72 1.5 103 3.0
TFL 2.5 10.5 13.0
PBU 3 5 8
INT 1 1 2