2012: Started in all 14 games at left tackle…All-Super Region One second team...All-PSAC West first team…Has started 34 of the last 35 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…IUP gained more than 200 yards in 12 of the team’s 14 games…The Crimson Hawks allowed just 11.0 sacks on the season, second in the PSAC.
2011: Named to Don Hansen All-Super Region One second team...First team All-PSAC West selection...Started and played in all 10 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...IUP allowed just 17 sacks in 10 games, tied for fourth-best in the PSAC.
2010: Helped the Crimson Hawks to the second-best rushing average in the PSAC with 189.5 yards per game...IUP rushed for 17 touchdowns in 11 games...Four times the Crimson Hawks rushed for more than 200 yards, including 303 in a win at Edinboro and 307 in a win over West Chester...The offensive line gave up just 11 sacks in 11 games, the best mark in the conference.
2009: Redshirted.
High School: A 2009 graduate of Muhlenberg High School…Named to the all-county team as a senior when he help his team post its 20th consecutive winning season…Also a member of the track and field team for one season.
Personal Profile: Son of Janet Danner...Pre-game ritual: Calm music until an hour out of kickoff and prayer...If you didn't play your sport, which other sport would you choose: Boxing, rugby or another contact sport...Favorite Disney movie: Lion King...Favorite room in your house: Bedroom...If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My nephew because he has heart and would take my place great without anyone knowing I'm gone...What's on your playlist before a game: Turn up music...Favorite person you follow on any social media site and why: Kevin Hart because he's hilarious...Cats or dogs: Dogs...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: Miami Dolphins because they need some help...Coke or Pepsi: Pepsi...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Earning my scholarship here and winning the PSAC Championship...What is something unique about you that not too many people know about: I'm an uncle of 10...When did you first start playing football: 14 years ago...Why IUP: Tradition...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you and why: Phone for entertainment, Bible to keep me sane and a yacht to get off the island...Favorite fast food restaurant: Chipotlee...How do you spend your days off from football: Lifting and family time...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Glacier blue...Best place to eat in Indiana and why: Benjamin's - dulce cheesecake...What's the best advice you were ever given: The more you sweat in times of peace, the less you'll bleed in times of war...Favorite pro athlete: Sean Taylor (R.I.P.)...Favorite pro sports team: The Philadelphia Eagles...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: Wisely irresponsible.
