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SCOUTING REPORT: Earned a letter as true freshman ... best combination of size, strength and speed among RedHawk running backs ... coaches expect him to have a break-out year in 2008 ... a great goal-line runner who will be used in short-yardage situations ... working hard to become a better pass receiver.
2007: Played in 10 games in 2007, rushing 40 times for a net 143 yards ... gained 44 yards on 11 carries vs. Bowling Green ... tallied two of his four touchdowns vs. Buffalo in a key RedHawk victory near the end of the season.
HIGH SCHOOL: Rated as the No. 1 running back in the St. Louis area by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch ... earned all-state honors twice and was an all-conference and all-metro pick three times ... as a senior, he ran for 1,163 yards and 15 touchdowns on 149 carries.
PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and Priscilla Merriweather ... majoring in sport studies.
Single-Game Bests Rushing Attempts: 11 vs. Bowling Green, 2007 Rushing Yards: 44 vs. Bowling Green, 2007 Rushing Touchdowns: 2 vs. Buffalo, 2007 Long Rush: 11 vs. Buffalo, 2007Thomas Merriweather's Career Rushing Statistics Year No. Gain Loss Net Avg. TD Lg 2007 40 156 13 143 3.6 4 20
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