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Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

2013 Football Roster

Anthony Shingler/IUP Sports Information

5 Mike Box

  • Position Quarterback
  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 230
  • Class Redshirt Senior
  • Hometown Lawrenceville, GA
  • High School Collins Hill

Biography

2012: Played in all 14 games and started in 10 after taking over starting role against Millersville…Completed 111-of-214 passes (51.87 percent) for 1,747 yards...Threw 13 touchdowns with just four interceptions…Had a passing efficiency of 136.75…Averaged 124.79 yards per game with a long pass of 67 yards…Rushed for two touchdowns…Gained 46 yards on the ground off of 30 carries…Came in during second half of game against California and completed 5-of-7 passes for one touchdown to lead team to near comeback…In first start of season, went 15-of-24 for 278 yards with one touchdown in team’s 41-7 victory…Completed 9-of-10 passes against Clarion for 179 yards and two touchdowns…In following game against Gannon, completed 13-of-18 passes for 171 yards and two touchdowns…Threw three touchdowns in PSAC championship win over Shippensburg and completed 11-of-16 passes.

2011: Played in five games at IUP…Completed 26 of 44 pass attempts for 325 yards and three touchdowns…Had a 125.5 quarterback efficiency rating…Completed three passes for 73 yards and threw two touchdowns against Edinboro.

2010: Connecticut quarterback who made his first career start vs. Louisville (Oct. 23)...Was four of 12 in the air for 35 yards before leaving the game with a head injury ...Saw reserve action against Pittsburgh (Nov. 11) ...Also played in the Texas Southern (Sept. 11), Buffalo (Sept. 25) and Oklahoma (Jan. 1) games.

2009: Redshirted by Connecticut... Was named the Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week prior to the Cincinnati (Nov. 7) and USF (Dec. 5) games

Personal Profile: Son of Blaise Box and Arlene Ritz...Pre-game ritual: Talk to my best friend Matt Cox...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Baseball...Favorite Disney movie: Lion King...Favorite room in your house: Kitchen...If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My dad because he loves football and I would want him to play in today's college game...What's on your playlist before a game: Eminem and Drake...Favorite person you follow on any social media site and why: Sio Moore, becuase he is funny and a brother to me...Cats or dogs: Dogs 100%, never cats...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: My high school team because you have to go back to your alma mater...Coke or Pepsi: Water...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Earning a Division I scholarship and winning the PSAC championship...What is something unique about you that not too many people know: I enjoy theatrical plays...When did you first start playing football: Freshman year of high school...Why IUP: The opportunity to bring a great program back to the top...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you: A hammick, knife and a boat...Favorite fast food restaurant: Chick-fil-A...How do you spend your days off from football: Working out or playing with my dog, Caesar...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Mango...Best place to eat in Indiana and why: 9th St. Deli becuase they have great people and food...What's the best advice you were ever given: Never give others control over you...Favorite pro-athlete: Aaron Rodgers...Favorite pro sports team: Atlanta Falcons...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: Get the Crimson Hawks black jerseys and take my dad to Dick's Sporting Goods.

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Historical Player Information

  • 5

    2011Sophomore

    Quarterback
    6'4" 215 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2012Redshirt Junior

    Quarterback
    6'4" 230 lbs
    5
  • 5

    2013Redshirt Senior

    Quarterback
    6'4" 230 lbs
    5