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Mike Newton
Defensive Back
Junior * 5-11 * 200 * 2L
Pasadena, MD
Calvert Hall HS
Major: Sociology |
30 |
HOOF PRINTS
Developing into one of the premiere safeties in the MAC...has led the team in interceptions in each of the last two seasons...already tied for ninth in school history in career interceptions (9)...saw action primarily at safety, but can also play cornerback...good size and athleticism...chose Buffalo for the combination of quality academics and athletics.
SOPHOMORE (2007)
Started all 12 games…ranked third on the team with 86 tackles…led the Bulls with four interceptions…also had three pass breakups…had eight tackles (five solo) against Rutgers (8/30)…returned an interception 50 yards for a touchdown against Temple (9/8)…had nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup against Ohio (10/4)…tied a career high with 13 tackles and added an interception against Toledo (10/13)…had 11 tackles (seven solo) against Syracuse…had nine tackles, an interception and a pass breakup against Akron (10/25)…had 12 tackles (six solo) against Kent State (11/24).
REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Appeared in all 12 contests, starting eight, including the final seven of the season...led the team and tied for the conference lead in interceptions with five...made 60 tackles on the season...registered a career-high 13 tackles and returned an interception 43 yards at Bowling Green (9/9)...had six tackles, including four solo, and an interception against Miami (OH) (10/15)...had seven tackles, including one for loss at Boston College (10/28)...made eight tackles, had half a sack and two interceptions against Kent State (11/4)...named MAC East Division Player of the Week for his efforts against the Golden Flashes...recorded seven tackles and had an interception at Wisconsin (11/18).
FRESHMAN (2005)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played both cornerback and running back for coach Jay Robinson while earning first-team All-MIAA (Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Assoc.) honors...earned two letters and was also an outstanding baseball player and a guard on the Cardinals basketball team...joined Calvert teammate Dane Robinson in the 2005 recruiting class.
THE NEWTON FILE
| Full Name: |
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Dejuan Michael Newton |
| Born: |
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November 11, 1987 |
| Parents: |
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Rolando and Roslyn Newton |
| Brothers: |
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Rocky, Chris and Ryan |
| Sister: |
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Bridgete |
| Hobbies: |
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Playing sports |
| Favorite athlete: |
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Willie Mays |
| Favorite movie: |
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Friday After Next |
| Favorite TV show: |
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Martin |
| Favorite musicians: |
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Lil Wayne, G-Unit |
| Favorite magazine: |
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Sports Illustrated |
| Greatest athletic experience: |
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Winning a basketball regional championship |
| Non-sports hero: |
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Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| My dream as a college athlete: |
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Win a MAC championship |
| Lifetime goal: |
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To own my own business |
| Best part of being a Division I athlete: |
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Playing against the best players in the nation |
| Profession I'd admire most: |
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Professional football player |
| If I had a million dollars: |
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Spend it on my family |
NEWTON CAREER HIGHS |
| Tackles |
13 - twice, last vs. Toledo (10/13/07)
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| Solos |
7 at Syracuse (10/20/07)
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| Assists |
9 - twice, last vs. Toledo (10/13/07)
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| TFL |
1.5 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
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| Passes defended |
2 - three times, last vs. Ohio (10/4/07 |
| Interceptions |
2 vs. Kent State (11/4/06) |
| NEWTON BY THE NUMBERS |
| 2006 |
12-9 |
30 |
30 |
60 |
4-14 |
0.5-2 |
5-108 |
2 |
0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |
| 2007 |
12-12 |
43 |
41 |
86 |
1-2 |
0-0 |
4-112 |
3 |
0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |
| Totals |
24-21 |
76 |
70 |
146 |
5-16 |
0.5-2 |
9-220 |
5 |
0 |
0-0 |
0 |
0 |