Major: Mechanical Engineering (1985-86), Business Administration (1984)

Weight: 252 (1986), 257 (1985), 245 (1984), 250 (1983)

1986 Media Guide: Has not had sufficient playing time the past two seasons to win a letter … a strong showing n spring drills have projected him into the 1986 plans at center … a freshman redshirt in 1983 … played in only one game in 1984 and was sidelined with a knee injury that required surgery.

1985 Media Guide: A reserve center in 1984 who played only in the Northwestern game … while competing for the starting center position in spring drills, he tore a cartilage in his knee and underwent surgery … the operation was a success but he lost valuable practice time.

1984 Media Guide: One of the few true centers on the Buckeye team … will battle Tim Odom for the backup center role.

1983: Entered Ohio State in the fall of 1983 and was redshirted.

1983 Media Guide: Has the size, strength and determination to become a good college football player … one of the few true centers on the Buckeye football team.

High School: Was named an all-Illinois center at North High in Wheaton by both the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun Times … played tackle on defense but prefers offense … his North team won the Illinois high school championship in 1981, finishing with a 13-0 record … threw the shot and discus in high school.

Personal: Enjoys all sports … admires Mike Webster in the NFL.