Major: Hotel and Restaurant Management (1985-86), Communications (1984)

Weight: 224 (1985-86), 221 (1984), 215 (1983)

1986 Media Guide: Has practiced both as an inside and outside linebacker but figures to be used at the inside position in 1986.

1984-85: Lettered in 1984 as a reserve linebacker and member of the specialty teams but did not play enough to letter in 1985 … made seven tackles in 1985, seeing action in five games.

1985 Media Guide: Practiced both as an inside and outside linebacker in 1984 but will concentrate on the inside position this season.

1984: Saw action in ten games … credited with eight tackles and broke up one pass … caused one fumble and recovered another.

1984 Media Guide: A good showing in spring practice moved him into contention as a second team linebacker … runs the 40 in 4.75 seconds … has increased his strength due to weight training.

1983: Redshirted.

1983 Media Guide: Strong physically and extremely agile … runs the 40 in 4.75 … played fullback in high school but is expected to concentrate on defense at Ohio State.

High School: Came to Ohio State as an all-Illinois and Catholic All-American from St. Rita High … played fullback on offense but made his reputation as a linebacker … captained his high school football and track teams.

Personal: Admires Tom Cousineau, former Buckeye All-American.