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Ollice Ervin Linebacker Senior * 6-1 * 232 * 3L Vero Beach, FL Vero Beach HS Major: Sociology

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HOOF PRINTS
Athletic linebacker who, after playing a reserve role over his first two years, had a breakout season as the Bulls’ starting middle linebacker in 2006...rangy and fast, can make plays sideline to sideline...only returning starting linebacker on roster...named to the Phil Steele Preseason All-MAC Third Team in 2007...chose Buffalo for the great environment and facilities.

JUNIOR (2006)
Appeared in all 12 games and started 11...ranked second on the team with 96 tackles...had 44 solo stops...recorded 6.5 tackles for loss and 1.5 sacks...had a career-high 14 tackles at Bowling Green (9/9)...had nine tackles and an interception at Northern Illinois (9/16)...had nine tackles at Auburn (9/23)...had seven tackles and a half sack against Miami (10/15)...had 10 tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss at Boston College (10/28)...had eight tackles, a forced fumble and three pass break ups against Kent State (11/4)...had 10 tackles at Wisconsin (11/18).

SOPHOMORE (2005)
Played in 10 games at linebacker...had 17 tackles, including 11 solo efforts...had a career-high four tackles against Syracuse (9/10) and Toledo (10/22)...had three tackles and a pass breakup against Miami (11/5).

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2004)
Played in 10 games as a reserve linebacker...totaled 17 tackles - including eight of the solo variety...had a tackle for loss in the Bulls’ victory over Central Michigan (11/13)...recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Syracuse (9/11).

FRESHMAN (2003)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.

HIGH SCHOOL
Excelled at both tailback and linebacker for coach Billy Livings at Vero Beach HS...led team to a 12-1 record as a senior while earning All-Conference and All-State (6A) honors...had 1,259 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns while playing mainly offense as a senior...lettered three years and served as captain...named to Treasure Coast team as well...also played basketball and ran track.

THE ERVIN FILE

Full Name:		Ollice Vernon Ervin, Jr.
Born:		November 30, 1984
Parents:		Ollice and Dorothy Ervin
Nickname:		“OE”
Hobbies/Interests:		Hanging with friends, lifting weights
Favorite athlete:		Deion Sanders
Favorite food:		Steak
Favorite movie:		Hannibal
Favorite book:		Oliver Twist
Favorite magazine:		The Source
Who do you admire:		Michael Jordan
Greatest athletic influences:		My cousins
Non-sports heroes:		Mom and Dad
Most impressive person I've met:		Edgerrin James
Profession I admire:		Lawyers
Strangest superstition:		Walking under ladders
Cartoon character I’d be:		Speedy Gonzales

ERVIN CAREER HIGHS

Tackles	14 at Bowling Green (9/9/06)
Solos	7 at Boston College (10/28/06)
Assists	8 at Bowling Green (9/9/06)
TFL	1.5 - twice, last at Boston College (10/28/06)
Sacks	1 vs. Central Michigan (11/24/06)
Interceptions	1 at Northern Illinois (9/16/06)