Josh Petkovich Bio
7/20/2009 4:29:00 AM | General
JUNIOR (2010): Sat out season.
SOPHOMORE (2009): Saw action in four games.
REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2008): Played in eight games... started in consecutive games against Chattanooga and Appalachian State at left tackle... graded out throughout the season in the mid-70 percent... helped the offense rank 20th nationally in passing offense (247 ypg) and scoring offense (31.8 ppg) while finishing the year ranked 37th in total offense (383.6 ypg)... team led the SoCon in passing while finishing third in scoring and fourth in total offense... had to step in last year as one of the newcomers called upon to fill a void left by five departed seniors and two All-Americas.
FRESHMAN (2007): Redshirted... joined the program as a walk-on.
HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years and was a three-year starter in football... team captain... Second Team All-Conference... played for coach Bob Hudson and Darius Holtz-Claw.
PERSONAL: Born July 17, 1989 in Austin, Texas... No. 1 sports highlight was beating rival Tarpon Springs for the first time in four years... his parents have been a major influence, "They always push me so I can get that little extra."... most admires his HS coach Darius Holtz-Claw, "He was by far the best influence on my football career just by how he coached. You never forget where you came from."... enjoys working out, football and music... his father Mark Petkovich played for the Texas Rangers from 1984-88... favorite musician is George Strait... favorite professional team is the Tampa Bay Buccaneers... son of John and Julie Fillingim.
MAJOR: Sport Management
