2012:First-Team All-MVFC selection ... started all 13 games at center ... team captain ... graded out at over 85 percent all season ... helped ISU rush for 134 yards per game on the ground ... helped block for Darrelynn Dunn, who rushed 1,063 yards and 13 touchdowns, the most for a Redbird back since 2006 ... key member of the offense line unit that allowed just 14 sacks all season, which ranks No. 14 in the country in fewest sacks allowed.

2011: Played in 10 games, all as a member of the placekicking unit or as the reserve center.

2010: Played in six games, all as a reserve.

2009: Saw only action of the season against Austin Peay ... member of the practice squad.

2008: Redshirted.

Turpin HS: 2007 Associated Press All-Southwest Ohio District II Second Team ... 2007 first-team Fort Ancient Valley Conference ... played in the East vs. West All-Star game ... a finalist for the Anthony Munoz Lineman of the Year ... named second-team all-conference as a junior ... in 2007, the Spartans posted a 12-1 record, falling short in a one-point game to the eventual state champions ... the Spartans were 12-2 in 2006, and were defeated by the eventual state champions in the semifinals ... coached by Rob Stall ... also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born August 13, 1989, in Cincinnati ... son of Jim and Eileen Cary ... youngest of three children ... his brother, Pat, played basketball at Northern Kentucky ... major: marketing.