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2004 (Junior): Nickel linebacker and special teams performer who played in all 10 games...finished with 33 tackles (22 solo), 2-1/2 of those went for losses of minus-4 yards...had at least one tackle nine times...started at weak-side linebacker against nationally-ranked Western Kentucky (11/20) and recorded a career-high nine stops (seven unassisted)...had six tackles (four solo), a sack, forced a fumble and broke up a pass attempt versus Florida A&M (11/27)...made five tackles in the season opener at Youngstown State (9/11) and at New Mexico State (10/30).

2003 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games with 23 tackles (11 unassisted)...had as many as four stops, twice, in the season opener vs. Indiana State (9/6) and the finale against nationally-ranked Florida Atlantic (11/22)...credited with two tackles for losses and his first career sack for minus-11 yards against nationally-ranked Georgia Southern (10/4)...great quickness, speed and athletic ability...big part of special teams...Dean’s List honoree in spring 2004.

2002 (Freshman): Pleasant surprise at weak-side linebacker who excelled on special teams...made 28 tackles (17 solo) on the season and stood out against ranked opponents...recorded season highs of seven stops against nationally-ranked Bethune-Cookman (9/21) and national champion Western Kentucky (10/12)...also had a fumble recovery vs. B-CC...an knee injury late in the season stymied his progress...came back in the final game against Florida Atlantic (11/23) to post a pair of tackles (both solo).

Monsignor Pace High School: A 1999 graduate and an honorable mention all-county linebacker...recorded 130 tackles as a senior with five fumble recoveries for head coach Joe Zaccheo.

Personal: Born April 22, 1982...son of Wendell and Kathy Sturrup...Physical Education major.