Major: Business Administration (1980-81)

Weight: 221 (1981). 222 (1980)

1981 Media Guide: Missed spring practice because of an injury … Buckeye coaches believe he can challenge for a starting role if he can shake the injury bug … is strong physically and enjoys contact.

1980: Saw limited action in seven games last year.

1980 Media Guide: Is in good position to challenge for the starting center position … although not big, he has fine quickness and surprising strength … Buckeye coaches are hoping he can provide solid center play this year.

1979: Won a letter as a freshman as a member of the specialty teams.

High School: Won all-Ohio honors at Marietta High as a center on offense and a nose guard on defense … twice captained his high school football team … won letters in football, baseball and track.

Personal: Hobbies are hunting and fishing … admires Steve Garvey and Earl Campbell … wants to own a sporting goods store after graduation … from a family of four.