Indiana University of Pennsylvania Athletics

General: Another important piece to a deep, experienced, and talented defensive line for the Crimson Hawks heading into 2017 ... Has played in 21 games with nine starts over the past two seasons, stepping up as a part time starter as a junior to lead the team with 9.5 tackles-for-loss. 

2016: Played in all 12 games, starting in seven on the defensive front … Finished the season with 28 tackles and a team high 9.5 tackles for-loss … Second on the team with 4.5 sacks as well … Also had an interception on the road against California in the regular season … Had 2.0 tackles-for-loss and a sack in the season opener at East Stroudsburg … Also recorded sacks against Edinboro and Mercyhurst, and a 1.5 sacks in the playoffs against California. 

2015: Returned to the field after sitting out of the 2014 season recovering from an injury … Played in 9 games including two starts … Recorded 19 total stops, with 3.5 of them coming behind the line of scrimmage … Including 1.5 sacks, which he recorded against Seton Hill … Had a season high eight tackles on the road against Slippery Rock

2014: Missed the entire season due to injury.

2013: Redshirted. 

High School: First team AP all-state at West Allegheny...Allegheny Times All 22...WBVP Radio Player of the Game vs. Central Valley...WPIAL AAA first team all-conference defensive end, honorable mention offensive tackle...Led team in sacks, TFLs, forced fumbles and fumble recoveries...Two-time WPIAL participant (2009, 2012).

Personal Profile: Son of Marcy and Joe Diven...Pre-game ritual: Listen to music and focus on 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: Living room...If you could let another person take your place as an athlete, who would it be and why: My older brother because I think he could use a second chance...What's on your playlist before a game: Just songs that get me fired up...Favorite person that you follow on any social media site and why: Mac Miller because he's funny and he's from Pittsburgh...Cats or dogs: Dogs...If you could be the head coach of a team for a year, what team would you choose and why: The San Francisco 49'ers because they are my favorite team...Coke or Pepsi: Coke...One of your greatest accomplishments as an athlete: Winning the WPIAL Championship this year...What is something unique about you that not too many people know about: People around home call me Ping-Boo...When did you first start playing football: Since 1st grade...Why IUP: I feel that IUP is going in a good direction...If you were stranded on an island, name three things you would take with you and why: Peanut butter because I love penut butter, a phone to call someone to save me and water to drink because its healthy and safe rather than drinking gross water...How do you spend your days off from football: Relaxing and recovering...Favorite Gatorade flavor: Lemon...What's the best advice you were ever given: Take it day by day, don't worry about the future, win the day...What's your favorite pro sports team: San Francisco 49'ers...If you had a million dollars, how would you spend it: Take care of my family first and then spend it.