Will be a key member of Mizzou's "tailback by committee" that will strive to replace the nearly 1,600 yards racked up last season by all-American Devin West ... hits holes quickly and crisply and heads upfield ... has 4.5 speed ... was the leading rusher in the Black-and-Gold Spring Game with 17 carries for 75 yards and two touchdowns.
1998 - Played in all 11 games and saw action at both tailback and fullback ... had his best outing in the regular-season finale vs. Kansas State when he gained 48 yards on five carries while Devin West was nursing a tender ankle ... that included his long run of the year - a 24-yard gain during the fourth quarter ... also saw some time as a kickoff return man ... regained his academic eligibility via the junior college route and rejoined the team in Lexington during Camp Wentworth ... quickly got himself into the depth and had an impressive final scrimmage, Aug. 28, that included a 43-yard run on the event's first play.
1997 - Missed the season due to academic deficiencies.
1996 - Redshirted after transfering to MU from Tennessee State and starred on the scout team ... was the scout team's "player of the week" for his play emulating Kansas' June Henley prior to the Tigers' 42-25 victory.
1995 - Played in three games at Tennessee State and rushed for 52 yards on 12 carries ... also caught a 10-yard pass and returned one kickoff for 11 yards and one punt for three yards.
HIGH SCHOOL - Teammate of MU's starting center Rob Riti at Hazelwood West in suburban St. Louis ... all-conference, all-district and Blue Chip all-American ... rushed for 1,100 yards and 11 TDs as a senior and 1,823 yards and 23 TDs as a junior ... also lettered four years in track and basketball.
PERSONAL - Majoring in general agriculture ... was recruited by MU and Arkansas but opted for Tennessee State ... has a brother and a sister ... high school coach - Tim Hayes ... born Aug. 17, 1977.
