Nic Manning Class: Senior Hometown: Kettering, OH High School: Fairmont Height / Weight: 6-2 / 226 Position: Linebacker Birthdate: 07/18/1983

Scouting Report
Former walk-on who has worked hard in the weight room to change his body ... intelligent player who enjoyed a strong offseason and has demonstrated great knowledge of the defense ... special teams contributor in 2004 who is expected to occupy a similar role during the upcoming season.

2004 Season
Saw limited action on special teams ... in on first career tackle versus UCF (Oct. 23).

2003 Season
Did not see action.

2002 Season
Redshirted.

High School
Three-year letterwinner for the Firebirds, playing tight end and middle linebacker ... averaged 11.0 tackles per game during his three-year career .... led his team in tackles as a junior and senior ... all-conference and all-area selection as a senior.

Personal
Born July 18, 1983 (22 years old) ... son of Alan and Terre Manning ... majoring in organizational leadership.