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SCOUTING REPORT
Enters the fall as a starting defensive end after seeing significant action in 2003 ... big, strong individual that is remarkably fast for his size ... coming off an impressive spring ... expected to be an impact player in 2004.
2003 SEASON
Totaled 24 tackles on the season, including 14 solo stops ... totaled at least one tackle in 10 of Miami's 14 contests ... notched a career-high six tackles, including four solo hits, in Oct. 18 defeat of Ball State ... made three tackles each versus Ohio (Nov. 22) and UCF (Nov. 28) ... also recorded a quarterback hurry versus the Bobcats.
2002 SEASON
Saw action in all 12 games in 2002 ... made seven tackles, including four assists at Buffalo (Oct. 19).
2001 SEASON
Did not see action.
HIGH SCHOOL
Averaged 115 tackles a season over his final three prep seasons, breaking the Clinton-Massie record for career tackles ... 1999 all-Southwestern Ohio selection and honorable mention all-Southwestern Ohio in 1998 and 2000 ... two-time all-conference pick ... 1999 special mention all-Ohio ... 1999 and 2000 Clinton County Lombardi candidate ... team went 25-15 during his four-year career ... Falcons went to the state playoffs for the first time in school history in 1998 ... 1999 Defensive Player of the Year ... coached by Dan McSurley ... earned three varsity letters in track and field ... first-team all-league in track, reaching the Ohio Regionals in the discus and 4x100 relay ... broke four meet/school records in the discus ... Named County Male Track Athlete of the Year.
PERSONAL
Born January 12, 1983 (21 years old) ... son of Russell and Deborah Rich ... majoring in sport studies.
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