Gary Anthony
Gary Anthony

Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
St. Louis, Mo.

High School:
Rockwood Summit

Height / Weight:
6-0 / 200

Position:
Outside Safety

Birthdate:
11/28/1980

2001: Veteran player who had a solid year in his first season as an outside safety ... started six games, including the final three games of the season ... made 51 tackles, two for losses, and recovered a fumble in the Tigers’ victory over Kansas ... recorded a career-high 10 tackles in the Kansas game ... played a great game against Kansas State, registering nine tackles, six of which were solo.

2000 SEASON: Started six of Missouri’s 11 games ... got off to a tough start having to battle strepth throat and a high ankle sprain ... made eight tackles and intercepted his first career pass against Michigan State ... part of a secondary who put together its best game of the season in the finale against Kansas State ... notched a career-high nine tackles against the Wildcats and helped hold KSU to 158 passing yards ... recovered a fumble in the end zone at Texas ...

1999 SEASON: Played primarily on special teams ... saw significant minutes at strong safety at Kansas State where he recorded five tackles ...

HIGH SCHOOL: An outstanding all-around tackler, recording 112 tackles, two fumble recoveries, one quarterback sack and six interceptions his senior year ... averaged 8.0 yards per carry as a running back and rushed for 1,118 yards ... scored 16 touchdowns during his senior season ... also ranked fourth in the St. Louis area in kick return yardage ... coached by Mike Bellars ...

PERSONAL: Son of Gary Anthony and Robbin Gibson ... born Nov. 28, 1980 ... majoring in general agriculture.