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Fine athlete who is expected to return to his starting role at cornerback ... took over lead spot last season and was enjoying a fine year until a hip injury knocked him out of the final three games ... studied abroad this spring, thus did not partipicate in spring practice ... a bit undersized but makes up for it with tremendous speed and desire ... an emotional leader on defense who has a knack for the big play ... 2002 (Junior): Started the first eight games at cornerback before being sidelined by the injury ... recorded 29 tackles (27 solo) ... led Bison with three interceptions and six pass breakups ... tied for fourth in the Patriot League in interceptions ... also recovered a fumble and forced another ... pickoffs came against Duquesne, Cornell and Delaware State ... blocked two field goals and a punt ... named Diversified Information Technologies Player of the Game against Delaware State, when he logged seven tackles and set up a pair of scores with an interception and a blocked punt ... 2001 (Sophomore): Appeared in all 10 games as a backup cornerback and nickel back ... credited with six tackles, five pass breakups and a fumble recovery ... pounced on fumble in win over St. Mary's ... was also Bucknell's second-leading kickoff return man, with 118 yards on seven attempts ... 2000 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a member of the special teams units ... one of 10 freshmen to earn a letter ... returned eight kickoffs for 95 yards, including a long of 26 ... also recorded six tackles, two of which were solo hits ... PEEKSKILL HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three letters in football, two in track & field and two in baseball ... all-league and all-county performer at Peekskill High School ... PERSONAL: Born September 13, 1982 ... son of Charlene Lewis of Peekskill, N.Y. ... economics major ... has been a member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll. | |||||||||||||||||||||