Jersey #: 78 (1981-83), 87 (1980)

Major: Engineering (1983), Electrical Engineering (1980-82)

Weight: 268 (1983), 262 (1982), 260 (1981), 252 (1980)

1983 Media Guide: Played briefly at tackle and tight end in 1980 and tackle in 1981 … moved to center in the spring of 1982.

1982: Was a second team center in 1982 behind the graduated Craig Pack … played in eight games for a total of 23.5 minutes.

1982 Media Guide: Moved to center in the Spring of 1982 and will be a strong contender to start … has shown the most improvement on the weights of any member of the squad … may be the tallest and heaviest center in Buckeye history.

1981: Played tackle.

1981 Media Guide: Moved to tackle in spring drills and showed rapid improvement … figures to back up Bill Roberts at left tackle … has acquired the quickness and agility he lacked last year.

1980: Divided time between tackle and tight end.

High School: Attended Oak Hills High, where he lettered in football, basketball and track … played tight end his last two years of high school … caught 32 passes for 453 yards as a senior … high school football coach was Wil Rutenschroer, a former Ohio State pitcher … his greatest high school thrill came when he made a one-handed reception of a pass on a third and 16 situation to enable his team to keep possession and beat rival Elder, 9-7.

Personal: From a family of five, including four boys … works as a carpenter during the summer.