Officially joined program in the fall of 2007 (walk-on) ... Battled Matt Dodge for top placekicking job to replace an injured Ben Hartman during fall camp in 2008 and has been given the early nod ... Hit field goals from 33, 43 and 44 yards out during the first scrimmage on Aug. 9 before a 4-of-5 (25, 42, 50, 18) effort during the second outing Aug. 16 ... Finished the preseason with a 2-of-3 performance Aug. 22 (32, 47) ... Booted a 41-yard field goal to close out the scoring in the weather-shortened Purple-Gold Spring Game in April. 2007: Earned roster position after walk-on tryouts ... Redshirted. High School: Connected on 22-of-29 field goals during four-year prep career at Forest Hills HS ... Was 9-of-11 as a freshman and sophomore, which included two game-winners ... Helped lead Yellow Jackets to state semifinal appearances during junior (5-of-7) and senior (8-of-11) seasons ... Also earned letters in soccer, swimming and track ... Was a four-time all-conference, all-county and MVP choice as a soccer standout and was a two-time state qualifier in swimming. Personal: Full name is Benjamin Warwick Ryan ... Born October 24, 1988 at Pineville, N.C. ... Major is health fitness specialist. |
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