Major: Science Education (1988), Pre-medicine (1985)

Weight: 220 (1988), 221 (1987), 214 (1986), 215 (1985)

1988 Media Guide: Played in 10 games last year as a member of the specialty teams and earned his first letter … began his collegiate career as a nose guard, but moved to linebacker in the spring of 1987 … redshirted in 1985 … played in four games in 1986 … had four tackles last year, one a tackle for loss at LSU … showed determination and earned the admiration of the coaching staff last spring by playing with an inflamed shoulder … nine tackles in the spring game … shoulder surgery following spring ball, but he is expected to be 100% in the fall … an honor student.

1987 Media Guide: Began as a nose guard and moved to inside linebacker in the spring of 1987.

1986: Played in four games with the specialty teams.

1986 Media Guide: Will play a down position over the center and will also have some responsibilities as a linebacker.

1985: Redshirted.

High School: Steubenville teams were 33-2 during his three years and won the state title his senior year … Ohio AA Lineman of the Year as a senior … valedictorian with a 4.00 grade point average … wrestling record was 87-2 and he won the state heavyweight title as a junior but lost the championship in the state finals as a senior by a 6-5 score to Tim Moxley, currently a tackle on the Buckeye football team … top football thrill came in 1984 when his team finished 13-0 and won the state championship.

Personal: Hobby is water skiing … an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.