Cole Fountain Bio
7/20/2009 4:17:00 AM | General
Returns at right tackle for his senior year… one of three seniors on the offensive line… should be in contention for postseason honors… enters his senior year with 12 career starts, most among all offensive personnel and fourth-most on the team… has seen time at center, guard and tackle in his Georgia Southern career… JUNIOR (2008): Started all 11 games at right tackle… graded out consistently around 82 percent in every game… 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… SOPHOMORE (2007): Played in all 11 games… started at Elon… key member of the offensive line that helped lead the nation in rushing offense… graded out at 68 percent on the year… offense also ranked eighth in total offense and scoring offense… REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2006): Played in nine games… saw action in 64 plays… 43 positive grades… 4.5 knockdown blocks… FRESHMAN (2005): Redshirted… signed with Georgia Southern in February 2005… HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered three years in football and once in baseball… received an 88 percent blocking grade his senior year… twice named to the All-Bartow County Team… 2004 All-Region First Team in 7-AAAA… received the Woodland HS Coca-Cola Golden Helmet Award as 'Player of the Year'… team captain… four-year scholar-athlete… named to the Academic Honor Roll, National Honor Society and Principal's List… played for coach Todd Simpson… PERSONAL: Born September 11, 1986 in Cartersville… his father and grandfather have been a major influence, "They got me interested in sports."… most admires Tiger Woods, "He has a never quit desire."… enjoys fishing, hunting, football, golf and anything outdoors… favorite professional teams are the Atlanta Falcons and New York Yankees… favorite musician is Garth Brooks… favorite sports hero is Michael Jordan while favorite non-sports hero is Gandhi… person in history he'd most like to meet is George Washington… if he could attend any sporting event it would be the Olympics… favorite sports announcer is Verne Lundquist… if he could play any musical instrument it would be the piano… before a game he prays… son of Lynn and Chris Fountain… MAJOR: Logistics
