JeremyDarveau

Big lineman who hopes to earn playing time this season after a redshirt year … Got a lot of repetitions in spring practice and completed the spring as the No. 2 left tackle … His height and long arms make him ideal for pass blocking.

2001 (Freshman): Redshirted.

High School: Spent the 2000 season at the Naval Academy Prep School in Newport, R. I. ? Started at offensive tackle ? Played his high school football at Hilton Head (S. C.) HS ? Never played football until his junior year, but immediately earned a starting position ? Two-year regular at left tackle ? Made excellent progress in a short period of time and earned all-area honors in his senior year ? Also played some in the defensive line in goal-line and short-yardage situations ? Competed in Class AAAA, the largest classification in South Carolina ?Coached by Dan Utley ? Three-year letterman on the track team, competing in the shot put and discus throw ? Placed sixth in the state meet as a sophomore in the discus ? His finalists included Temple, Washington State, and Kent State.

Personal: Full name is Jeremy Alain Darveau ? Last name is pronounced ?DAR-vo? ? Born 4-7-81 in Rochester, N. Y. ? Son of Larry and Joyce Darveau ? Major is undeclared.

The Cats? Cause: Participated in a service event at an adult day care facility (2001).