71  Josh Clark
	Class: Senior Hometown: Gastonia High School: North Gaston Height / Weight: 6-4 / 280 Position: Offensive Line Experience: 2L

Career Statistics

A resilient and dedicated performer whose perseverance through nagging injuries could finally result in significant playing time as a junior in 2011 ... Turned in a second-straight productive spring which will allow competition for depth chart status at either the guard or tackle position, but is expected to contribute special teams role similar to sophomore campaign ... Was virtually sidelined for an entire calendar year because of a back injury ... Did not participate on the scout team as a true freshman and was held out of spring drills in 2009 for continued rehabilitation ... A "coach's son" who features an understanding of strategy, regardless of schemes implemented ... In addition to returning to full speed on the field, coaches cite work ethic and attention to fundamentals as key reasons for continued progress ... Also took advantage of time away from action to not only rehabilitate, but add development in strength program.

2011 Game-by-Game Statistics

2010 Game-by-Game Statistics
2010: Experienced action on the offensive line in one game, in the fourth quarter against Memphis in the second contest of the season during a 49-27 victory ... Provided pass protection for Brad Wornick's East Carolina debut ... Also opened holes for Michael Dobson's 19 yards rushing in first Pirate appearance.

2009 Game-by-Game Statistics
2009: Experienced action in one game as a redshirt freshman ... Was credited with participation (one snap) during the Pirates' 49-13 victory against Rice at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium.

2008: Redshirted during initial season in ECU program ... Officially signed with the Pirates in February.

High School: A three-year letterman at North Gaston High School ... Played for his father, head coach Bruce Clark, during his prep career ... Earned all-state honors ... Helped lead Wildcats to a 10-2 record and a deep run (third round) into the Class 3A playoffs as a senior ... Brother Justin was Western Carolina's starting quarterback in 2004 and 2005 ... Also recruited by Navy and Southeastern Conference member Vanderbilt.

Personal: Full name is Joshua Bruce Clark ... Born May 8, 1990 ... Major is family community services.

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