Another in a fine group of linemen Clemson has signed from Pennsylvania over the years ... all-conference in 1987-88 ... Most Valuable Lineman in conference in 1988 ... extremely quick (5.0 40 Time) for his large frame ... an honorable mention All-America selection by USA Today ... Tom Lemming said "this big-time run blocker is one of the top 50 in the East" ... G&W Reports included him in their list of the top 50 players in the northeast ... always wore a towel on the front of his uniform in high school Joe Terranova rated him as a three star on a scale of four ... an all-conference performer at Laurel High ... a two-time All-Tri-County ... also throws the shot in track and has a personal best of 48 feet ... born 3-18-71 in New Castle, PA.