Major: Criminology (1985-86), Communications (1984)

Weight: 191 (1986), 190 (1984-85)

1985: Ohio State’s leading rusher in 1985 with 820 yards and seven touchdowns … averaged 4.7 yards per carry … had three games over 100 yards … his thrilling 57-yard touchdown run against Iowa was Ohio State’s longest run of the year … caught 24 passes for 231 yards and two touchdowns.

1985 Media Guide: An extremely gifted tailback who has played behind Keith Byars for two years … an explosive runner who hits the hole quickly and is dangerous in the open field … his low running style makes him especially effective … lifts 600 pounds and has a 32-1/2 inch vertical jump … runs the 40 in 4:42.

1984: Second on the team in rushing with 633 yards, despite not starting … averaged 5.9 yards per carry … caught nine passes for 120 yards.

1984 Media Guide: Runs the 40 in 4.52 … runs some plays better than any back on the team.

1983: Played in 11 games … averaged 5.2 yards per carry on 51 tries … scored two touchdowns, including a 32-yard run against Minnesota.

High School: Won all-Ohio honors at Central-Hower High, where he ran for over 1,500 yards and scored 22 touchdowns his senior year … scored 40 career touchdowns … had impressive figures as a punt and kickoff return specialist.

Personal: From a family of six … enjoys all sports.