Brian Pierce Class: Senior Hometown: Rocky River, OH High School: St. Edwards Height / Weight: 6-0 / 197 Position: Kicker

Scouting Report
One of four kickers expected to compete for a contributing role during the upcoming season ... walk-on who possesses the necessary "pop" in his leg but must focus on consistency ... competing to earn a spot on Miami's two-deep.

2005 Season
Did not play.

Prior to Miami
Walked on at Ohio State before transferring to Miami and joining the team in the spring of 2005 ... four-year letterwinner as a kicker and safety at St. Edward High School ... connected on 21-of-30 field goals during his junior and senior seasons ... also recorded 13 career interceptions ... a two-time all-Ohio pick, earning the honor once as a safety and once as a kicker ... competed in the North-South All-Star game ... coached by John Gibbons.

Personal
Born November 6, 1984 ( turns 22 during the season) ... son of David and Debra Pierce ... brother, Mike, wrestles at Kent State ... majoring in sociology.