User:BrokenSphere/Sandbox/Shane Vereen
California Golden Bears – No. 34 | |
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Position | Running back |
Class | Junior |
Major | Media Studies |
Personal information | |
Born: | Vallejo, California | March 2, 1989
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight | 199 lb (90 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Valencia High School Valencia, California |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Shane Patrick-Henry Vereen (born March 2, 1989 in Valencia, California) is a running back for the California Golden Bears.
Early years
College career
2007
Vereen redshirted for the 2007 season.
2008
Vereen served as the primary backup to Jahvid Best as part of Cal's two running back system, playing in all of the team's 13 games. In the season opener against Michigan State, he rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown. The game marked the first time that two Cal running backs had completed over 100 yards rushing since the 2006 Holiday Bowl, with Best tallying 111 yards in the victory.[1]
2009
Vereen also competed on the track team during the 2009 season in the 100 metres.[2]
Statistics
Rushing
Year | Team | Games-Games Started | Carries | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
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2008 | Cal | 13-3 | 142 | 715 | 5.0 | 81 | 4 |
2009 | Cal | 13-4 | 183 | 952 | 5.2 | 61 | 12 |
Totals[3][4][5] | 26-7 | 325 | 1,667 | 5.1 | 81 | 16 |
Receiving
Year | Team | Games-Games Started | Receptions | Yards | Average | Long | TDs |
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2008 | Cal | 13-3 | 25 | 244 | 9.8 | 42 | 1 |
2009 | Cal | 13-4 | 27 | 221 | 8.2 | 22 | 4 |
Totals | 26-7 | 52 | 465 | 8.9 | 42 | 3 |
Personal
References
- ^ "Cal-Michigan State Game Notes". University of California. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ^ "Outdoor Track 2008-09 Season Top Outdoor Times and Marks" (PDF). University of California. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
- ^ Yahoo Player Profile
- ^ Cal Football Stats
- ^ Shane Vereen on CFBStats
External links
- Cal football bio
- Cal track bio