Major: Electrical Engineering (1980)
Weight: 226 (1980)

1980 Media Guide: After a brilliant freshman year in 1977, in which he led the Big Ten in scoring, Joel has been beset with physical woes … two knee operations have ruined the past two years of competition … did not participate in spring drills … how effective he will be once he recovers physically is of concern … would add power if healthy.

1979: Did not play.

1977: Scored 13 touchdowns and lost only one yard in 84 carries as a freshman.

High School: Was an all-Ohio fullback at Mentor High, where he ran for 1,106 yards as a senior … scored a remarkable 69 touchdowns over a four-year period.