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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2014 Football Roster

70 Bruce Atkins

  • Position Offensive Line
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 260
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Pittsburgh, Pa.
  • High School Woodland Hills

Biography

2012: Played in eight games...The Crimson Hawks gained 3,630 yards on the ground, second in the PSAC...IUP rushed for more than 300 yards four times during the year including a season-high 388 yards on 58 carries against Slippery Rock...The Crimson Hawks also rushed for 343 yards on 48 carries against Lock Haven, 323 yards on 55 carries against Cheyney and 310 yards on 57 carries against Southern Connecticut State...The Crimson Hawks gained more than 200 yards in 12 of the team's 14 games...IUP allowed just 11.0 sacks on teh season, second in the PSAC. 

2011: Played in eight games...Helped IUP to 188.0 yards rushing per game, sixth-best in the PSAC...The Crimson Hawks ran for more than 200 yards four times during the season, including a season-best 253 yards on 51 carries in the opening win over East Stroudsburg...IUP also rushed for 249 yards in the win at West Chester, 216 in the win over Edinboro and 203 in the win over Gannon...The Crimson Hawks allowed just 17 sacks in 10 games, tied for fourth-best in the PSAC.

2010: Redshirted.

Personal Profile: Son of Bruce and Bridget Atkins...Pre-game ritual: Listen to music and focus on what I'm going to do in the game...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Basketball...Favorite Disney movie: Lion King...Favorite room in your house: Bedroom...Cats or dogs: Both...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what time would you choose and why: The Pittsburgh Steelers because they are my favorite team...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Winning the PSAC...When did you first start playing football: 6th grade...Why IUP: I liked the campus and how the team got along...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you and why: TV, Xbox and internet connection so I can tell someone to send help and keep myself entertained while I wait...Favorite fast food restaurant: Wendy's...How do you spend days off from football: Relaxing and playing video games...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Strawberry...Best place in Indiana to eat: 9th St. Deli because I love those 2 foot long subs...What's the best advice you were ever given: Work hard even when no one is watching...Favorite pro-athlete: Jerome Bettis...Favorite pro sports team: Pittsburgh Steelers...If you had a million dollars how would you spend it: Get a great gaming computer.

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Historical Player Information

  • 70

    2010Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 255 lbs
    70
  • 70

    2011Redshirt Freshman

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 255 lbs
    70
  • 70

    2012Redshirt Sophomore

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 260 lbs
    70
  • 70

    2013Redshirt Junior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 260 lbs
    70
  • 70

    2014Redshirt Senior

    Offensive Line
    6'4" 260 lbs
    70