One of the most improved Missouri players a year ago ... will be part of a solid linebacker corps that runs six deep ... named a 2001 team captain ...
2000 SEASON: The Tigers sixth leading tackler (51) despite starting just three games ... made eight tackles (7 solo) in a start at Texas ... followed that up with a career-high nine tackles at Iowa State ... forced a fumble and recovered two ... returned one of those fumbles 25 yards in the home opener vs. Western Illinois ... had a great season on special teams ... named special teams player of the week at Baylor ...
1999 SEASON: Played in all 11 games and played very well on the special teams units ... made 17 tackles including a career-high five vs. Kansas State ... quickly put momentum on Mizzou’s side against Memphis when he forced a fumble on the opening kickoff that was recovered by Missouri ... it took the Missouri Tigers just two plays to convert the turnover into a touchdown ...
1998 SEASON: Played at Hutchinson Community College along with fellow linebacker Eric Earthly ...
HIGH SCHOOL: Originally signed with Mizzou before opting for the junior college route ... was an All-Dade County performer ... led the conference in tackles ... among USA Today’s most looked at list ... coached by Sam Miller ...
PERSONAL: Son of Daniel and Gloria Monroe ... born March 16, 1978 ... majoring in general agriculture.
MONROE’s CAREER STATISTICS
TACKLING
| YEAR | G-GS | ST | AT | TT | T-L | SK | INT | PD | FF-FR |
| 1999 | 11-0 | 8 | 9 | 17 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-0 |
| 2000 | 11-3 | 32 | 19 | 51 | 3-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 |
| TOTAL | 22-3 | 40 | 28 | 68 | 3-8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-2 |
