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NEW MEXICO:Former walk-on who has improved dramatically since arriving on campus...was Marcus Parker's understudy at the nose tackle for the past two years and will compete with juniors Tyler Donaldson and Ryan Boyd for the starting job during preseason practice...powerful, aggressive player who is the strongest defensive linemen on the team...squats 610 pounds...two-time Beefmaster Award winner for players weighing between 251-275 pounds...was placed on scholarship in August of 2004...Academic All-MWC honoree last year...last name is pronounced BRIT-n, like the country. 2005 (JUNIOR): Played in 4 games off the bench and finished with 5 tackles, including one for loss...career-high 3 tackles, more than he had in his first two years combined (2), in his season debut at Missouri...also had a tackle for loss in a career-high 21 snaps.2004 (SOPHOMORE): Played in three games, all on the road, at Oregon State, New Mexico State and BYU, but did not have any tackles...gutted out a solid preseason camp, despite playing with a broken bone in his foot. 2003 (REDSHIRT FRESHMAN): Appeared in two home games, notching a pair of tackles...recorded his first sack late in the season-opener vs. Texas State
HIGH SCHOOL:A 2002 graduate of Albuquerque La Cueva HS...played offensive and defensive tackle for head coach Fred Romero...earned all-state honors at both positions...also lettered in wrestling and track and field...275-pound state champion on the mat...acadmic letterwinner as well...2002 Albuquerque Tribune Maloof All Sports Male Athlete of the Year
PERSONAL:Born Jan. 12, 1984, in Albuquerque...age is 22...full name is Billy Lee Brittain...son of Rick and Billie...has a brother, Paul...major is Exercise Science. |
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