44   Zach Richards
Zach Richards

Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Clifton Heights, Pa.

High School:
Upper Darby

Height / Weight:
6-2 / 243

Position:
Defensive Line

Birthdate:
07/11/1984

Varsity Letters:
2


2004: Experienced defensive lineman looking to come back strong after missing spring practice with an injury ... has played in 22 of a possible 23 games over the last two seasons ... will compete with Andrew Decker and Chris Praylo for time at defensive end ... 2003 (Sophomore): Played in 11 of 12 games, including starts in the final six games of the season ... registered 29 tackles (15 solo), including two for loss and a half-sack ... recovered one fumble ... had career-high six tackles against Lafayette ... 2002 (Freshman): Appeared in all 11 games as a reserve outside linebacker and special teams standout ... finished with 13 tackles (10 solo) ... had at least one stop in 10 of 11 games ... one of 10 Bison freshmen to earn a letter and one of only two to appear in all 11 games, joining Blamah Sarnor ... UPPER DARBY HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters each in football and track ... played fullback and linebacker on the gridiron ... as a senior rushed for 1,229 yards and 17 touchdowns ... No. 2 rusher in Delaware County ... voted Offensive MVP and team co-captain ... first-team all-league fullback and third-team all-state linebacker ... 69th-ranked linebacker in nation by Sporting News ... News of Delaware first-team all-star as a junior and senior ... rushed for 1,029 yards and 17 TDs as a junior ... conference discus champion as a sophomore ... first-team all-league and all-county in track & field ...

PERSONAL: Full name is Zachary Michael Richards ... son of Tom and Joan Richards ... born July 1, 1984 in Media, Pa. ... majoring in management ... member of Dean's List.

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