2007 Biography and Information

2007 STATUS: SOPHOMORE
QUARTERBACK
6-0, 200 lbs.
LAKELAND, FLA. - LAKE GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL

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Named to NationalChamps.net 2007 Preseason Heisman Trophy Watch List. Named 2006 BIG EAST Rookie of the Year and USF's Offensive MVP in 2006 ... One of the top freshmen players in the entire nation, he was second in the nation among freshmen in total offense…Had led all freshmen in that category for the entire season before he was forced from the Papajohns.com Bowl with an injury…Named The Sporting News BIG EAST Freshman of the Year as well as to the publication's BIG EAST all-freshman team…Tabbed an honorable mention Freshman All-American by The Sporting News...Also among the top freshmen in passing yards and pass efficiency… Displaying outstanding leadership, has he has grabbed his teammates' respect and taken hold…Picked up USF's offense rapidly and allowed USF to get the most from its playbook…Unflappable, he lets nothing bother him during a game…Threw two early interceptions at West Virginia and then helped lead the team to a win over the seventh-ranked Mountaineers.

(Some information obtained from USF Football Spring 2007 Prospectus)