Personal
Born 8/24/72 in Billings...parents are Robert and DeLaine...signed in 1991 as a recruit prior to coming to BYU, but served an LDS Church mission to Tallahassee, Fla.,...brother, Jim, was a heavyweight wrestler for BYU, 1992-94...is an Eagle Scout...married Renae Nixon in August, 1995...they have a daughter, Lisa...recruited by Wyoming, Oregon, Oregon St., Washington, Montana St., and Montana...majoring in electrical engineering.
Before BYU
Prepped at Skyview High...three-year starter as a fullback, tight end and linebacker...all-state and MVP in the state...had 83 unassisted tackles and recovered a fumble for a TD...all-state wrestler, going undefeated at 190 pounds...two-time state champion wrestler...lettered three times in football, four times in wrestling, twice in baseball and once in track...state javelin champion...coached by Ron Lebsock (Montana).
Saw playing time against Hawai`i and New Mexico.
Saw action as a backup linebacker and on special teams...had a pair of kickoff returns, one against Hawai`i and one against Wyoming...helped cause a fumble against UNLV.