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John Shelbourne

Class: Senior Hometown: Indianapolis, Ind. High School: Cathedral

Height / Weight: 6-6 / 253 Position: Long Snapper Birthdate: 01/07/1980

2001: Academic All-Big Ten … received team’s Noble E. Kizer Award (top grade-point average for the last two semesters) … appeared in 12 games as long snapper … had six tackles (4 solo, 2 assists) … one of many heroes in 35-28 overtime win at Minnesota on Sept. 29 when he got off snap with one second left in regulation as soon as officials indicated for the clock to start on Travis Dorsch’s game-tying 48-yard field goal.

2000: Academic All-Big Ten … appeared in all 12 games on special teams … served as snapper on PAT and field goal attempts … also was long snapper on punts for first five games … recovered fumble vs. Central Michigan on Sept. 2.

1999: Did not play.

1998: Did not play.

High School: Academic all-state as senior … team won Class 4A state championship his junior season … also played basketball and rugby … named All-American in rugby as senior and was three-time all-state selection … member of rugby state championship team his freshman campaign and basketball state championship team his senior season … member of National Honor Society … coach was Ric Streiff.

Personal: Given name is John Clifford Shelbourne … born Jan. 7, 1980 … computer science major … father, Don, is orthopedic surgeon in Indianapolis who works closely with Purdue athletes.

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