2006 (Redshirt Junior): Came on as the season progressed to play in six games with starts in the last three games of the season at strong safety...ended with 17 tackles (12 solo), 15 of those coming in the last three games...returned a blocked punt 22 yards for a touchdown in the season finale against Troy (12/2)...recorded a sack versus Louisiana-Lafayette (11/18) and a tackle for a loss of one yard at Florida Atlantic (11/25)...forced two fumbles, one each at Miami (10/14) and Louisiana-Lafayette (11/18)...credited with a pass breakup to go along with an unassisted tackle at South Florida (9/9).
2005 (Sophomore): Saw action in the first six games of the season before nagging injuries ended his year...started the season opener at Kansas State (9/3) at free safety...finished the season with five tackles (four solo)...recorded two stops vs. KSU and collected three solo tackles against nationally-ranked Texas Tech (9/10).
2004 (Freshman): Played four games, mostly on special teams...showed continued improvement and impressed coaches during 2005 spring drills at a safety position...continued to apply himself in the weight room where he got bigger and stronger...also worked hard at grasping the defensive system and because of that, coaches saw him in the mix for meaningful playing time.
2003 (Redshirt): A safety-type player who played with the scout team...worked hard at understanding the defensive scheme.
Edgewater High School: A three-year letterwinner for head coach Bill Gierke and competed one year in track and field in the long jump...helped Edgewater to the 6A state championship game in 2002...credited with seven sacks and blocked numerous punts and extra points that season...intercepted three passes as a junior, running one back for a touchdown...received the Principal’s Award in 2001-02 for a grade point average above 3.5...enrolled at Daytona Beach Mainland as a freshman where he was named Rookie of the Year.
Personal: Born April 23, 1985...son of Michael Fleming and Wanda Bailey...chose FIU over interest shown by Youngstown State, Hofstra, Western Kentucky, Wofford and Illinois State...Liberal Studies major.
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|
Tackles |
Sacks |
Fumbles |
Pass |
|
Year |
Solo |
Ast |
Total |
TFL-Yds |
No.-Yds. |
FF |
FR-Yds. |
Int-Yds |
Def |
|
2004 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
|
2005 |
4 |
1 |
5 |
0.0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
|
Totals |
4 |
1 |
5 |
0.0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
