Personal
Born 12/14/78 in Woodland Hills, Calif.... parents are Nick and Linda... one of seven children ... served a Church mission to the Philippines from 1998-2000 ... recruited by Oregon State, Penn State, San Diego State and Fresno State.
At BYU
In 2001: Squadman
In 1998: Redshirted
Before BYU
A four-year letterwinner at Taft High School ... earned team MVP honors as a senior in 1996 ... named Los Angeles City Player of the Year as a senior ... selected as the Los Angeles Daily News and L.A. Times Offensive Player of the Year ... recorded the game-winning touchdown with :40 seconds remaining to lead Taft HS to the championship game.
1998 | Redshirt Year
Redshirted prior to Church mission in the Philippines.
2001 | Freshman Year
Squadman ... a significant contributor on the practice squad.
2002 | Sophomore Year
Saw action in four regular-season, varsity games ... also competed on the JV squad.
2003 | Junior Year
Participated in spring drills ... listed as the second-team left side linebacker following spring drills ... will compete for playing time during fall camp.