as a Sophomore (2010): Played in four games at center.

as a Redshirt Freshman (2009): Played in 10 games … recorded one solo tackle.

as a Freshman (2008): Utilized his redshirt.

at Tri Valley HS: Rated 17th-best center in the nation by Scout.com ... a Division II first-team All-Ohio selection ... also a two-time All-Eastern District honoree, All-Muskingum Valley League pick and MVL Lineman of the Year ... named honorable mention All-Ohio as a junior ... led his team to an 18-5 record over his final two years, including a 10-2 mark and a MVL championship as a senior ... was a four-year starter at Tri Valley ... on defense, made 51 tackles, including 5.5 sacks, with one interception and one forced fumble as a senior ... also an All-MVL pick in basketball.

Personal: Born June 30, 1989 ... son of Marty and Linda Bice ... has two sisters, Lindsay (28) and Samantha (24), and one brother, Nick (19).