Gene Bright Class: Sophomore Hometown: Bryn Mawr, Pa. High School: Harriton Height / Weight: 6-4 / 250 Position: Defensive End

2004: Received team's Newcomer Award -- Defense for spring season ... appeared in all 12 games as reserve and on special teams ... had 13 tackles (7 solo, 6 assists), including three for loss and one sack, with one fumble recovery ... recorded sack vs. Ball State on Sept. 11 ... had two tackles (both solos), including one for loss, at Penn State on Oct. 9 ... finished with season-high four tackles (2 solo, 2 assists) at Iowa on Nov. 6 ... equaled season high of four tackles (1 solo, 3 assists) vs. Indiana on Nov. 20 ... recovered fumble vs. Arizona State in Sun Bowl on Dec. 31.

2003: Did not play.

High School: Ranked as No. 29 player in Pennsylvania by SuperPrep and No. 47 by Rivals.com ... played seven different positions in four years on the varsity squad ... first team all-area as strong safety and second team as tight end his senior season ... played in Big 33 Game and East-West All-Star Game ... had 19 career interceptions, returning three of them for touchdowns ... recorded 58 tackles, including two sacks, with seven interceptions as senior ... had 11 sacks in five games as sophomore defensive end ... coach was Harold Smith ... also participated in basketball and track and field.

Personal: Given name is Eugene Stanley Bright ... born April 18, 1985 ... law and society major ... enjoys playing basketball.

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