Pronunciation: GOSS-ut

High School: Twice named to all-Pennsylvania team … played in the “Big 33” All-Star Game … started three years as a linebacker and two seasons as a tight end at Ambridge High … captained the football, basketball and baseball teams.

Personal: Hobbies are fishing and swimming … admires Jack Lamber and Tony Dorsett in the NFL … nicknamed “Goose” because of name similarity with “Goose” Gossage.