PLAYER PROFILE

Jim Sodano
# 58 * Offensive Guard
6-3 * SENIOR
MADISON, N.J. - Bayley-Ellard



2001: Madison, N.J. - One of the top offensive lineman in the school's history . . . chosen on the All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division first team last season after being a second team choice two years ago . . . made the ECAC All-South Region second team.
Outstanding Blocker Named on All-PSAC First Team
Did not allow a sack or quarterback flush last season . . . led the team with 17 pancake blocks and also had 13 road grade five-yard blocks. Chosen as team's offensive player of the week five times . . . consistent mem-ber of 80 percent club for his blocking with high of 93 percent against Kutztown. Had marks of 90 percent in three straight games as a sophomore with a best of 92 percent against West Chester . . . allowed only one sack that season. Named team's outstanding freshman offensive player in 1998 . . . started last nine games . . . made 80 percent club for first time with 89 percent at Cheyney. Extremely physical player with awesome strength . . . has motor which never stops running and treats every play like a car crash . . . knows how to find each opponent's weakness and exploit it. Background - All-State lineman at Bayley-Ellard High . . . played offensive guard and defensive end . . . chosen on All-Conference, All-County and All-Area teams . . . won awards as team's top offensive and defensive lineman. Helped team to Colonial Hills Confer-ence title and 6-3 record . . . coached by Vito Luppino . . . played in New Jersey East-West All-Star Game. Selected on All-Conference team in baseball . . . majoring in Criminal Justice Administration . . . birthdate 6-21-80.