Stonehill College

2008: Appeared in all tengames, starting three of the last four. Totaled eight tackles (sixsolo), including one for a loss of four yards. Recorded aseason-high three tackles (one solo) in win over Assumption(10/18). Posted two solo stops in victory over Bentley inseason finale (11/8). 

2007: Appeared in eightcontests in his inaugural season with the Skyhawks. Made three solotackles in the win over Saint Anselm (10/6).

High School: 2006 graduate ofMethuen High School. Four-year letterwinner. Merrimack ValleyConference Honorable Mention. Competed in hurdles and long jump forboth indoor and outdoor track. Named team captain. Earned MerrimackValley Conference All-Star and Coaches' Award. Three time honorroll student.

Personal: Born June 19, 1988,in Lowell, Mass. Son of Frank and Maureen Cassidy of Methuen, Mass.Has two sisters, Irene (19) and Catherine (16). Uncle, Jeff Nocera,played basketball at Stonehill. Supports the New England Patriots.Lists Barry Sanders as his favorite athlete.