Chris Bennett Class: RS Senior Hometown: Dayton, Ohio High School: Bellbrook Height / Weight: 6-3 / 201 Position: Quarterback

Quoting Coach Nord: "Knowledgeable player who has a good feel for the game ... works hard on the field and in the film room and makes our other quarterbacks better."

2008: Appeared as reserve and had one rush for six yards at Michigan State on Nov. 8 ... saw action following injuries to Curtis Painter, Joey Elliott and Justin Siller.

2007: Did not play.

2006: Did not play after joining team as a walkon.

High School: Honorable mention all-league after completing 67 of 117 passing attempts (57.3 percent) for 1,028 yards and eight touchdowns as senior ... member of Southwestern Buckeye League championship team ... coaches were Kevin Bassinger and Scott Anderson ... also played baseball and basketball.

Personal: Given name is Christopher Michael Bennett ... born Dec. 10, 1986 ... civil engineering major ... has a twin sister, Sarah ... enjoys snowboarding and wakeboarding.

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