TimFunderburk

Good athlete who enters his second season as a free safety after playing quarterback earlier in his career … Goes into August listed No. 2 on the depth chart … Made an interception during one of the spring scrimmages, the only interception sustained by Jared Lorenzen during the 15 spring practices … Has played in three games.

2002 (Junior): Played in the first three games before sustaining a fractured collarbone that ended his season … Had played well on special teams prior to the injury … Made two tackles … Caused and recovered a fumble on a Texas-El Paso kickoff return, setting up a touchdown against the Miners … Earned his first varsity letter.

2001 (Sophomore): Transferred to Kentucky … Practiced with the team as a quarterback but sat out game action as a transfer.

2000 (Sophomore): Transferred to North Carolina State.

1999 (Freshman): Played 10 games for North Carolina A&T in Greensboro … Completed 8 of 18 passes for 141 yards and two touchdowns … Rushed 11 times for 57 yards, an average of 5.2 yards per carry … Team went 11-2 and advanced to the second round of the Division I-AA playoffs.

High School: Three-year starter at quarterback at West Charlotte (N. C.) HS … Team went 12-2 senior year and won the conference championship … Coached by Tom Knotts … Played in the North Carolina vs. South Carolina Shrine Bowl Game … Also played baseball and basketball in high school.

Personal: Full name is Timothy Andrew Funderburk … Born 11-9-80 in Charlotte, N. C. … Son of Wayne and Jane Funderburk … Major is communication.

The Cats’ Cause: Participated in a service event at an adult day care center (2002).

Funderburk Career Statistics

Year  Position     G-GS  Tackles FR FC2002  Free Safety  3-0      2     1  1