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OUTLOOK: Speedy tailback who has a chance to earn the most significant playing time of his career in 2003
Enters the spring season at No. 2 on the depth chart behind returning starter Zack Abron
2002: Saw duty in two games as a reserve against Kansas and Kansas State
Did not record a carry in those two outings
Began the year as a defensive back, but switched back to offense midseason as the tailback ranks were thinned by injury
Recorded two tackles on defense before making the switch to tailback
2001: Newcomer to the Missouri roster in 2001 ... Saw action in three games ... Carried seven times for 19 yards ... Had five carries for 13 yards in his debut against Southwest Texas ... Carried the ball four times against Baylor ...
LOS ANGELES VALLEY COLLEGE:
Rushed for 500 yards and seven touchdowns at Los Angeles Valley College
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport star in high school
A three-time all-conference selection
Rushed for nearly 3,000 yards and scored 50 touchdowns in three seasons
Was the MVP of his high school All-Star Game and an all-state nominee
Two-time state qualifier in track
Led his school to the state finals in the 4x100 and 4x400 relays in 1998 and 1999
Ran the 100 meter dash at 10.79 seconds and the 200 meter dash in 22.1 seconds
PERSONAL: Academic interest lies in criminal justice
Son of Tim Starks, Jr.
Born Dec. 31, 1979.
STARKS Career Stats
Year G-GS Car Yds TD Avg LG
2001 3-0 7 19 0 2.7 12
2002 2-0 0 0 0 0.0 0
Total 5-0 7 19 0 2.7 12
