February 3, 1999

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Twenty high school student-athletes and one transfer have signed national letters of intent to join the University of Maryland football program, announced third-year head coach Ron Vanderlinden this afternoon. Considered the finest recruiting class in College Park since his arrival in December 1997, Vanderlinden acknowledged the contingent as very significant.

"As with every aspect of our program," said Vanderlinden, "our goal is to continue to make improvements and to upgrade. This years recruiting class fulfills that goal, and can only be described as outstanding. We were able to address all of our personnel needs."

Showcased among the class of 21 newcomers is All-America QB Latrez Harrison (Atlanta/Booker T. Washington) whose services have been widely sought. Rated the top QB in Georgia, one of the top five QBs in the Southeast and as high as 14th in the country, Harrison passed for 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior. He was the Atlanta public schools player of the year in 1998 and was an honorable mention All-American by USA Today. Vanderlinden also noted the signing of local stars Leroy Ambush (Frederick, Md./Gov. Thomas Johnson) and Curome Cox (Arlington, Va./Gonzaga College HS) among the list of top recruits. Ambush was a consensus all-state linebacker in 1997, but was limited to four games as a senior after suffering a dislocated elbow. He led his team to the state 3A title game and an 11-2 record as a junior. He also was his teams leading rusher, but is expected to play defense with the Terrapins. Cox is a two-way player who could play at cornerback or wide receiver at Maryland. The D.C. product and All-Met selection by the Washington Post was instrumental in leading his team to an 11-2 record last fall, and an appearance in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference title game against DeMatha. Cox averaged 25.8 yards per reception and nearly 21 yards per punt return. On defense, he recorded five interceptions.

LEROY AMBUSH OLB
6-1, 210, Fr.
Frederick, Md.
(Gov. Thomas Johnson)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Md. ... consensus all-state linebacker as a junior in 1997 but was limited to just four games as a senior after suffering a dislocated elbow early in the fifth game of the season ... was leading his team in rushing and scoring at the time of the injury ... was an All-American by PrepStar and an all-region choice by SuperPrep ... as a junior, helped lead his team to the state 3A title game and an 11-2 record ... totaled 125 tackles, including 11 for losses, and also rushed for more than 1,000 yards in 1997, when he was one of just three juniors named to the consensus all-state team ... was also named the Frederick News-Post Mid- Maryland Defensive Player of the Year as a junior ... was a second team all-state selection as a sophomore in 1996 after rushing for more than 800 yards and helping his team to a 10-2 record ... was a teammate of current Maryland quarterback Randall Jones in 1996 ... coach is Ben Wright, who rates him the best linebacker hes ever coached and among the most gifted athletes ever at Gov. Thomas Johnson High.

PERSONAL: Born March 16, 1981 ... son of Kim and Leroy Ambush ... plans to major in business ... was also recruited by Penn State, North Carolina State, West Virginia, Virginia and Wake Forest.

KEVIN BISHOP LB
6-2, 235, So.
St. Petersburg, Fla.
(Northeast/U. of South Florida)

COLLEGE: Redshirted his freshman season of 1997 as a linebacker at the University of South Florida.

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Northeast High School in 1997 ... was a first team class 5A all-state choice as a defensive back as a senior in 1996 ... also played defensive back and slot back ... was selected the Pinellas County Player of the Year by the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Tribune ... was also selected to the West Central Florida Super 15 team ... as a senior, averaged 12.7 yards per carry (43 carries for 545 yards) in addition to catching 23 passes for 445 yards ... totaled 15 touchdowns ... also intercepted three passes ... lettered in basketball and track.

PERSONAL: Born Sept. 28, 1978 ... son of Diana Bishop ... was a member of the National Honor Society ... attended a junior college, Harper-Rainey College in Illinois, after transferring from University of South Florida.

LAMAR BRYANT OL
6-3, 260, Fr.
Clinton, Md.
(Crossland)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Crossland High School in Temple Hills, Md. ... was a second team All-Met selection by the Washington Post and a first team All-Prince Georges 4A choice as a senior ... named an All-American by PrepStar and an all-region selection by SuperPrep ... played both offensive tackle and defensive tackle as a senior ... credited with 33 pancake blocks and allowed just one sack ... on defense, he totaled 48 tackles, six sacks and two forced fumbles ... played right tackle on offense and defensive tackle as a junior, his first season of organized football ... also plays varsity basketball ... "Lamar is a tremendous athlete for his size and a fierce competitor. His work ethic is incredible," says his high school coach, Alan Arrington. "He hasnt even begun to reach his potential."

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 11, 1981 ... son of Ivey and Elizabeth Bryant ... plans to major in computer science ... also recruited by Georgia Tech, Duke, Mississippi and Syracuse and NC State.

CUROME COX CB/WR
6-1, 200, Fr.
Arlington, Va.
(Gonzaga College High)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. ... was a first team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection as a defensive back and a second team All-Met selection by the Washington Post ... also was accorded All-America honors by PrepStar and honorable mention All-America honors from USA Today ... as a senior in 1998, averaged an impressive 25.8 yards per reception, catching 22 passes for 567 yards and nine touchdowns ... on defense, recorded five interceptions ... averaged nearly 21 yards on eight punt returns ... helped his team to a final record of 11-2 and a final ranking of No. 9 by the Washington Post .... Gonzaga captured the WCAC South Division title and reached the WCAC championship game vs. DeMatha ... was a preseason All- American by PrepStar prior to his senior year ... was a starter at wide receiver and cornerback as a junior in 1997 when Gonzaga went 12-1 and won the WCAC title ... played on the varsity as a sophomore ... a sprinter on the track team who reached the WCAC finals in the 100 meters as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born Feb. 28, 1981 ... son of Linda Foster .... recruited by Virginia Tech, Boston College, Northwestern, South Carolina, and Syracuse.

JEFF DUGAN TE
6-4, 255, Fr.
Allison Park, Pa.
(Central Catholic)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... rated the top tight end prospect in the state of Pennsylvania, according to recruiting analyst Tom Lemming ... caught 20 passes in 1998 for 225 yards and four touchdowns ... had 11 catches for 210 yards as a junior ... also played defensive end where he had 57 tackles, six sacks, four forced fumbles and a pair of fumble recoveries as a senior ... collected 98 tackles with seven TFL and three sacks as a junior ... was a first team all-league defensive end for two seasons, and a second team all-league tight end for two seasons ... was a two-year starter, and the team captain as a senior ... "the cornerstone of our defense," said high school coach Art Walker ... Walker added, "Hes an all-around great kid. He is a a really quiet kid, but when he walks across the white line, hes all business. He plays hard. When he crosses onto the field, he knows how to get nasty." ... also participated in track as an outstanding shot putter.

PERSONAL: Born April 8, 1981 ... son of Kathy and Pat Dugan ... undecided on a college major ... honor student ... also recruited by Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Northwestern, Duke, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Purdue and Miami (Fla.).

ERIC DUMAS DL
6-6, 275, Fr.
Atlanta, Ga.
(Benjamin Mays)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Benjamin Mays High School in Atlanta, Ga. ... was a postseason all-region choice by SuperPrep ... as a junior, blocked three field goals and two extra-point attempts in addition to registering 45 tackles and eight sacks.

PERSONAL: Born April 30, 1981 ... plans to major in business ... recruited by Mississippi, Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Memphis.

BERNIE FIDDLER LB
6-1, 215, Fr.
Swedesboro, N.J.
(Kingsway)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Kingsway High School in Swedesboro, N.J. ... was named an All-American by SuperPrep and all-region by PrepStar ... also was first team All-South Jersey as a senior ... rated the No. 3 running back in the state in the preseason by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming ... a two-time 1,000-yard rusher in his career ... as a senior, ran for 1,134 yards and 19 touchdowns ... caught 15 passes for 235 yards (15.7 average) ... on defense, totaled 112 tackles, including 50 solo stops ... also had five interceptions, 15 caused fumbles and five fumble recoveries ... earned first team Tri-County Conference honors on both sides of the ball for the third consecutive season in 1998 ... was a two-time first team All-Group II selection on defense, earning the honor as a junior and senior ... as a junior, rushed for 1,001 yards and nine touchdowns while averaging 7.9 yards per carry ... on defense, totaled 90 tackles, three sacks and six caused fumbles ... started at inside linebacker as a sophomore when Kingsway advanced to the state title game.

PERSONAL: Born July 26, 1981 ... son of Bernard and Anna Fiddler ... plans to major in education ... also recruited by Wisconsin, Pitt, Boston College, NC State, Iowa, Rutgers, Syracuse and North Carolina.

NICK FISHER OT
6-7, 330, Fr.
Mars, Pa.
(Mars Area)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Mars Area High School in Mars, Pa. ... was the only offensive or defensive lineman selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 all-star team ... highly-regarded offensive tackle who also pulled down first team all-state honors and was named one of the top five offensive linemen in the state as a senior .... was an all-region choice by SuperpPrep ... also was selected first team All-Allegheny Conference and to the Butler County Eagle all-star team ... was selected to the Fox Sports/Tribune Review all-star team ... credited with 25 pancake blocks as a senior from his left tackle position ... played left offensive tackle as a junior in 1997 and nose tackle as a sophomore in 1996 ... noted for his outstanding footwork ... has played three years of varsity basketball.

PERSONAL: Born July 4, 1981 ... son of Gwen Tisdale and Ken Fisher ... plans to major in business management ... also recruited by North Carolina, NC State, Syracuse, Pitt, South Carolina and West Virginia.

LATREZ HARRISON QB
6-3, 214, Fr.
Atlanta, Ga.
(Booker T. Washington)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Ga. ... one of the nations top-rated quarterbacks who passed for 2,400 yards and 27 touchdowns as a senior on his way to earning SuperPrep and PrepStar All-America honors and honorable mention All-American recognition by USA Today ... also intercepted seven passes in four games as his teams free safety ... was a two-time first team all-state and all-city choice and the Atlantic public schools Player of the Year in 1998 ... was named to the state of Georgias Super 11 Team and to the Macon Touchdown Clubs Super 7 Team ... was rated the top QB in the state and among the top five QBs in the Southeast Region ... was selected to play in the prestigious Georgia vs. Florida all-star game ... was 29-6 in three years as his high school teams starting quarterback ... completed 63 of 115 passes for 1,130 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior when he was named team MVP ... directed his team to records of 12-1 (1997) and 10-2 (1998) his final two seasons.

PERSONAL: Born July 30, 1980 ... son of Charles Phillips and Benjenia Lee ... plans to major in criminology and criminal justice ... also was recruited by Auburn, Syracuse, Georgia Tech, Central Florida, Georgia, and Alabama, among others.

LEON JOE OLB
6-1, 210, Fr.
Clinton, Md.
(Friendly)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Md. ... played both outside and inside linebacker as a senior, recording 165 total tackles (88 solos) and 10 sacks ... as a fullback, he averaged 10 yards per carry in limited carries ... he scored four touchdowns, including a 95-yard TD run in the state semifinals .... helped spearhead Friendly to the countys first Maryland state title in 10 years ... Friendly went 13-0, won the 3A state championship and finished the season with a final ranking of No. 3 by the Washington Post ... an all-region selection by SuperPrep ... was an all-region choice by PrepStar ... rated the No. 3 linebacker in the state by recruiting analyst Tom Lemming entering his senior year .. was a first team all-county selection as a junior when he played strictly outside linebacker ... Friendly went 10-2 and advanced to the state semifinals ... also an outstanding sprinter on the track team, he reached the state finals in the 55 meters and 100 meters as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 26, 1981 .... son of Clarence Joe and Leslie Bishop-Joe .... also recruited by West Virginia, Penn State, and South Carolina, among others.

LANDON JONES DE
6-4, 225, Fr.
Marion, Ohio
(Marion Harding)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Marion Harding High School in Marion, Ohio ... was named the Defensive Lineman of the Year by the North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association and Defensive Player of the Year in the Ohio Heartland Conference ... totaled 112 tackles, including 57 solo stops, four sacks and two interceptions ... also was named all- district and honorable mention all-state by the Associated Press ... was selected to play in the North-South All-Star game and has been nominated for the Big 33 All-Star game (Ohio vs. Pennsylvania) ... helped his team to a league championship, a state regional runner-up showing and a final record of 10-2 in 1998 ... as a junior in 1997, he was accorded first team all-league and all-district honors and was a first team selection on the North Central Ohio Football Coaches Association all-star team ... a three-year varsity starter, he totaled 225 total tackles, including 108 solos, 117 assists, five sacks, six tackles for losses, five pass breakups, three caused fumbles and two interceptions during his career ... a two-year starter on the basketball team.

PERSONAL: Born March 31, 1981 .... plans to major in physical education ... also recruited by Boston College, Pitt, West Virginia and Michigan State.

HUN "SCOOTER" MONROE WR
6-1, 175, Fr.
Abington, Md.
(John Carroll)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends John Carroll High School in Bel Air, Md., where he was a four-year starter and two-year captain ... earned All-America honors from PrepStar ... also was an honorable mention prep All-American by USA Today ... rushed for 1,000 yards as a junior and senior ... starting tailback in Baltimore TD Club All-Star Game where he ran for 214 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries ... was an offensive standout at tailback though is projected by Maryland coaches as a receiver and return specialist ... also played a strong corner on defense during his junior and senior seasons, collecting 77 solo tackles, 34 assists and five intereceptions ... returned three picks for touchdowns ... all-state defensive back as a senior ... featured in Prep-Star Magazine in August 1998 ... called a "quiet leader" by high school coach Bill Mackley ... helped team to 8-2 records and conference runner-up finishes in each of final two seasons ... Baltimore Sun All-Metro first team as a senior, second team as a junior ... earned All-Harford County honors three straight seasons ... twice was All-MIAA ... member of the Baltimore TD Clubs Super 22 and the Big 33 Sporting Times first team as a junior and senior ... career statistics include 478 carries for 3,558 yards ... 7.4-yard average and 33 touchdowns ... 54 catches for 886 yards and two touchdowns ... 721 yards and two TDs on kickoff returns ... 612 yards and three TDs on punt returns ... also plays baseball where he has been named All-MIAA as a sophomore and junior ... honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Born April 11, 1981 ... son of Laverne and Hun Monroe, Sr. ... plans to major in communications ... also recruited by Florida State and Wake Forest.

RICH PARSON TB
5-11, 185, Fr.
Newark, Del.
(Newark)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Newark High School in Newark, Del. ... four-year varsity starter who rushed for 3,188 yards in his career while helping Newark High to a Delaware record four consecutive appearances in the state championship game ... as a senior, rushed for 1,320 yards and 14 touchdowns ... was an honorable mention USA Today All-American ... also earned first team all-state and first team All-Blue Hen Conference (Flight A) honors after leading team to a 12-0 record and a second consecutive state title in 98 ... rushed for 710 yards as a junior when he was an honorable mention all-state selection on a 12-0 state championship winning team ... was a two-time 1,000- yard rusher during his career, totaling 1,060 yards as a sophomore in 1996 when he earned first team all-league and second team all-state accolades ... was the first freshman ever to start at defensive back in Newark High history ... played on teams that compiled an aggregate record of 43-5 and played in the state championship game all four seasons ... was a first team all-state selection in track (4x100 relay) as a sophomore ... "Rich is not a one-dimensional player," says his high school coach, Butch Simpson. "He attacks people when he runs with the ball, and he also is a very good blocker. Hes an extremely physical player."

PERSONAL: Born May 16, 1980 ... son of Kim and Wayne Parson ... plans to major in physical therapy ... was recruited by Syracuse, Michigan State and Nebraska.

JAMAR PERRIN DL
6-3, 270, Fr.
Temple Hills, Md.
(DeMatha)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Md. ... highly touted defensive tackle ... helped the Stags to a state championship and undefeated season, 12-0, as a senior ... credited with 87 solo tackles and 13 quarterback sacks ... first team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference, All-PG County and All-Gazette (Montgomery and PG Counties) ... a second team All-Met selection by the Washington Post ... was a PrepStar honorable mention all-region choice ... trimmed down from 285 to 255 pounds between his junior and senior seasons to enhance his quickness ... two-year starter ... Says DeMatha coach Bill McGregor, "He is a hard worker and very dedicated. As long as he continues his path with coach Vanderlinden, he should have a fine future at Maryland."

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 14, 1981 ... son of Sandra and Lester Perrin ... undecided on a college major ... also recruited by Pittsburgh, East Carolina, Michigan State, Rutgers and Illinois.

BRUCE PERRY RB
5-9, 185, Fr.
Philadelphia, Pa.
(George Washington)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends George Washington High School in Philadephia, Pa. ... rushed for 1,041 yards and 12 touchdowns while playing in the wing T offense as a senior, his only season at Washington ... averaged 9.9 yards per carry ... had four touchdowns (two coming on punt returns) on just seven touches in one game his senior season ... returned three punts for touchdowns, including one of 79 yards ... earned All-America honors from PrepStar ... was named the Philadelphia Offensive Player of the Year by the Philadelphia Inquirer and first team All-Met by the Philadelphia Daily News ... he also was named first team all-state and first team all-area, and was a finalist for state Player of the Year honors ... was selected to play in the city all-star game ... was an honorable mention USA Today All-American and a SuperPrep all-region choice ... helped Washington to a 10-1 record and a spot in the semifinals of the postseason playoffs ... transferred to Washington for his senior season after playing his sophomore and junior seasons at Cardinal Dougherty High School ... attended West Catholic High School as a freshman ... ran a 10.4 100 meters at the AAU Junior Nationals.

PERSONAL: Born March 22, 1981 ... son of Kevin and Robin Perry ... plans to major in journalism ... also recruited by NC State, Pitt, Syracuse, Michigan State and Wisconsin.

ED SIMMS WR/S
6-3, 210, Fr.
Woodbridge, Va.
(Potomac)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Potomac High School in Woodbridge, Va. ... three-year letterwinner and two-year starter ... team was 9-4 and attended the states final four as a junior ... 6-5 as a senior, losing three times including a meeting in regional playoffs to eventual state champ Hylton High ... averaged 29 yards per catch as a junior while scoring eight touchdowns on just 10 catches ... moved to running back at mid-season of senior campaign after a change in offensive schemes ... started at tailback the last half of the season, gaining 443 yards and scoring five touchdowns ... rushed for 100 yards in three of his final four games ... also caught five passes in 1998 for 129 yards and one TD ... returned a kickoff 96 yards for a score, and a punt 76 yards for another ... played an end on defense where he registered 68 tackles, 12 sacks and 14 TFL as a senior ... he recovered a pair of fumbles for touchdowns ... he was a first team all-league selection at defensive end as a senior, and was second team at wide receiver as a junior ... he was honorable mention All-Met last year by the Washington Post ... has only played two years of organized football ... high school coach was Mike Covington ... "We got him as a junior and he knew absolutely nothing about football," said Covington. "Hes still learning and he has a ways to go, but this kid is a phenomenal athlete. You get the ball in his hands and just wait to see what happens. He was also our kicker and what caught [the eye of Maryland coaches], I think, was that hed kick the ball off on kickoffs, and run down and make the tackle on the five or 10-yard line. Thats the kind of athlete he is." ... he also plays basketball, and is a sprinter on the track team ... has run a 6.3 55 meters and a 10.8 100 meters.

PERSONAL: Born Nov. 25, 1980 ... son of Valerie and Edward Simms ... academic major is undecided ... also recruited by North Carolina and BYU ... he is a swimmer and lifeguard during summer months.

ANDREW SMITH DB
6-0, 205, Fr.
Fort Meade, Md.
(Meade)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Meade High School in Fort Meade, Md. ... a talented all-around prospect who played two seasons at Meade after relocating with his family from Texas ... alternated between quarterback and running back on offense, and was regarded as a hard-hitting safety on defense ... also punted, averaging 35 yards per punt ... had four interceptions and 106 tackles as a senior while earning first team all-county accolades and SuperPrep all-region mention at safety ... was second team all-county as a junior ... rushed for 1,189 yards on 136 carries in 1998 ... had 14 touchdowns and 8.7 yards per carry ... team was 5-5 in 1998, 7-3 in 1997 ... high school coach was Mark Frye who said, "As a player, Andrew is probably the best Ive seen in this area. I know that when the balls snapped, hes ready to go. Hes a gamer." ... ran sprints and relays in track as a junior ... plans to play baseball as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 14, 1981 ... son of Clarice and Andrew Smith ... computer science major ... father is a retired military officer ... younger brother, Antwan, was the backup quarterback at Meade last season as a freshman ... also recruited by Pittsburgh, Mississippi and Michigan..

SCOTT SMITH DL
6-4, 265, Fr.
Philadelphia, Pa.
(George Washington)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends George Washington High School in Philadelphia, Pa. .... played both defensive end and offensive tackle as a senior in 1998, earning first team all-city, first team all-area and first team All-Public League recognition ... also was a SuperPrep all-region choice ... totaled 83 tackles and four sacks on defense while averaging eight tackles per game.... helped Washington to a 10-1 record, a division title and a spot in the semifinals of the postseason playoffs ... was selected to play in the city all-star game ... was a two-year starter on the offensive line and a one-year starter on the defensive line.

PERSONAL: Born Oct. 4, 1981 .... son of Marcia Smith and Norman McCall ... his brother is a linebacker at Pitt ... also recruited by North Carolina, NC State, Pitt and Louisville.

ED TYLER OL
6-3, 275, Fr.
Franklinville, N.J.
(Delsea)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Delsea High School in Franklinville, N.J. ... named South Jersey Lineman of the Year as a senior ... was a first team all-state and a first team all-league choice ... named an honorable mention All-American by USA Today ... was chosen to the elite Super 100 team in the state of New Jersey ... played guard on offense and tackle on defense ... also an outstanding wrestler who is undefeated in the heavyweight class as a senior after posting a 24-3 record as a junior.

PERSONAL: Born July 11, 1981 ... son of Collett and Ed Tyler ... undecided on college major ... also recruited by Pitt and Syracuse.

MIKE WHALEY DE
6-1, 235, Fr.
Lexington, S.C.
(Fork Union Military Academy)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Fork Union Military Academy in Fork Union, Va. ... second on team with 68 tackles ... had five sacks, two interceptions and three fumble recoveries ... team finished 5-5 ... prepped at Lexington High School in Lexington, S.C., where he was a three-year starter and an all-region pick as a junior and senior ... was the regions defensive player of the year as a senior and chosen a "Top 100" athlete in the state ... led his team with 97 tackles and 15 sacks as a senior.

PERSONAL: Born Dec. 13, 1980 ... son of Paulette Winder-Whaley ... computer science major ... also recruited by Clemson, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest and Ole Miss.

AARON WORMLEY OL
6-5, 275, Fr.
Yeadon, Pa. (Penn Wood)

HIGH SCHOOL: Attends Penn Wood High School in Lansdowne, Pa. ... offensive line prospect who was called a "big sleeper" by the G & W Report ... a two-year starter at Penn Wood after transferring from Valley Forge High School in his first two seasons ... played only in spot situations on defense during his high school career ... was first team All-Delaware Valley League while helping guide the top offensive unit in the league ... earned first team honors from the Delaware City Times and the News of Delaware ... was a Philadelphia Inquirer all-area first team pick ... "Aaron is very cerebral," said high school coach John Leary. "He is very intelligent, and his work ethic is outstanding. He always wants to become better. He became an outstanding leader for us."

PERSONAL: Born April 19, 1981 ... son of Elaine and Joseph Wormley ... engineering major ... also recruited by Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Rutgers and Temple.