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NEW MEXICO:Veteran who gives the offense an outstanding change-of-pace tailback to complement the powerful Rodney Ferguson...has a good burst darting through the hole and is the team's most nimble runner...tough to get a clean hit on in the open field and can pick up tough yards in close quarters with his agility...is an aggressive blocker for his size and a solid receiver...also has experience returning kicks and punts...was an excellent scout team performer his first two seasons before breaking into the gameday rotation in 2006...voted Offensive Scout Team Player of the Year by his teammates while redshirting the 2004 season...excellent strength in the weight room.2006 (SOPHOMORE): Emerged as a valuable contributor to the offense in his first season of gameday experience...finished with 123 yards on 30 carries (4.1 avg.) in 11 games off the bench...long run of 17 yards...also had 5 receptions for 48 yards (9.6 avg.) and a long of 18 coming out of the backfield...picked up several key first downs on screen passes or quick runs, often squeezing through a group of defenders to pick up extra yardage. HIGH SCHOOL:A 2004 graduate of Sam Houston HS in Arlington, Texas...the 10th-leading rusher in Texas Class 5A in 2003, gaining 1,527 yards and 17 TDs...played for head coach Kenneth Perry.PERSONAL:Born Dec. 17, 1985...age is 21...son of Paul and Latonia...majoring in University Studies. |
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