GENERAL: Fourth-year player... a hard worker who continues to improve with experience... a hard worker who figures to play a more significant role for the Gorillas this fall.

In 2006-07: Saw limited action in a reserve role each of the last two seasons... logged two tackles (one solo) in four games played in 2007.

In 2005: Redshirt season.

In High School: A first-team All-Arkansas Valey-Chisolm Trail League selection as a senior at Augusta High in 2004... a three-year starter for the Orioles... helped AHS post a 7-3 record during his senior season.

Personal: Born May 13, 1987… son of Steve and Jennifer Pazzie... a member of the MIAA Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll... has a 3.62 GPA as a biology (pre-physical therapy) major.