Filled in both sides of the line a year ago with positive results ... will compete with Ariel Rodriguez at center ... should continue to improve with another year in the U of L system.
2000: Started the final nine games of 2000 at offensive tackle ... saw action at weakside tackle in relief of Rob Eble vs. UConn and UAB ... got the nod at strong tackle over the final seven games with Scott Graham sidelined with a broken foot ... earned a letter as a Division I rookie ... joined the Cardinals as a mid-year JC transfer during the '99-00 academic year.
Junior College and High School: Helped Butler JC to a 23-1 combined record over the past two seasons ... an all-Jayhawk Conference choice in 1999 ... opened holes for RB Rudy Johnson who registered more than 2,600 yards on the ground in '99 ... protected a 2,000-yard passer as well ... two-year letterman at Shawnee Mission North High School ... played on both the offensive and defensive line ... all-city and all-Sunflower League selection as a senior ... selected U of L over SW Louisiana and Connecticut.
Personal: Sociology major ... born Oct. 3, 1978.