Lionel McGriff bio
9/25/2007 4:09:00 AM | General
One of the fastest Eagles on the squad... practiced at running back, defensive back and wide receiver throughout his career... could also see time as a return specialist... SOPHOMORE (2007): Saw action in six games last year (Western Carolina, South Dakota State, Elon, Appalachian State, The Citadel and Furman)... started in the Western game... recorded two tackles in three straight appearances ? Elon, Appy and Citadel... one solo tackle against Furman... during the spring moved from wide receiver to defensive back... two pass break-ups during the Blue-White game... also made three tackles, including one for a 2-yard loss... REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2006): Played in six games: Central Connecticut State, Western Carolina, North Dakota State, Elon, Wofford and Central Arkansas... only stat was a -3 rush against NDSU... moved from slotback to wide receiver during the spring... caught a 17-yard pass during the 2006 Blue-White game... FRESHMAN (2005): Redshirted... signed with Georgia Southern in February 2005... made the travel roster all year and at one time was going to play, but still saved his redshirt year... HIGH SCHOOL: The 2004 Offensive and Special Teams ?Player of the Year'... rushed for 918 yards and six touchdowns his senior year... Second Team All-State... averaged 102 yards per game rushing... Most Valuable Player of the Lee County All-Star game... Bishop Verot HS Most Valuable Player... 2003 Special Teams ?Player of the Year' and 2002 ?Breakout Player of the Year'... throughout his career totaled 1,025 kickoff return yards and six touchdowns... 2,621 career rushing yards and 20 touchdowns... career 5.9 yards per carry average... played for coach Mike Marciano... lettered in track and football... helped set the school record in the 4x100 relay... PERSONAL: Born November 24, 1986 in Ft. Myers, Florida... No. 1 sports highlight was making the cornerback from Lehigh HS turn in circles... most admires Reggie Bush, “He can change the tempo of a game at any time.”... his relative Anthony Henry played for the Dallas Cowboys... enjoys video games and hanging out with friends... Dallas Cowboys is his favorite professional team... favorite musician is Lil Wayne... favorite sports hero is Walter Payton... historical person he'd most like to meet is George Washington... if he could attend any sporting event it would be the Super Bowl... tabbed Appalachian State as best place to play on the road... Dick Vitale is favorite sports announcer... if he could play any musical instrument it would be the trombone... thing he likes most about Georgia Southern is the atmosphere... son of Jerome and Theresa McGriff... MAJOR: Business
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