Player Bio: Michael Boccella - BUCKNELL OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Michael Boccella

	Class: Senior
	Hometown: Dunmore, Pa.
	High School: Dunmore

	Height / Weight: 6-3 / 266
	Position: Offensive Line

Expected to be one of the leaders of a veteran offensive line in 2006 ... returning starter ... can play both guard and tackle ... expected to battle senior Michael Anthony and others for the starting job at right tackle ... did not participate in spring practice while studying abroad in Italy ... excellent student who was named to the ESPN the Magazine Academic All-District Team in 2005 ... 2005 (Junior): Became a regular starter for the first time in his career ... started the first eight games at right guard ... missed the final three games with an ankle injury ... 2004 (Sophomore): Participated in a career-high 10 games, including his first collegiate start in the season opener at Villanova ... 2003 (Freshman): Appeared in one varsity game (Colgate) and both junior varsity contests ... DUNMORE HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters on the gridiron under head coach Jack Henzes ... Times-Tribune all-region offensive tackle ... earned Hookey Reap Award, given to the top offensive lineman in Lackawanna County ... team co-captain ... Lackawanna Football Conference Division II all-star ... earned Ann DeSanto Award for dedication to the program and the Butch Conway Award as the team's best offensive lineman ... also earned four letters in track & field, where he was an all-district performer and team co-captain ... PERSONAL: Full name is Michael James Boccella ... parents are Jerry and Dorothy Boccella ... born Oct. 12, 1984 in Williamsport, Pa. ... majoring in American history ... member of Dean's List and Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... Eagle scout.