James Starks Running Back Junior * 6-2 * 211 * 2L Niagara Falls, NY Niagara Falls HS Major: Sociology

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HOOF PRINTS
After another terrific season, he is blossoming into one of the elite backs in the MAC and the nation...became the first 1,000-yard rusher in the Bulls’ Division I-A era in 2007...became the first UB freshman to earn All-MAC honors in 2006...played on Niagara Falls’ nationally-ranked basketball team with current UB basketball player Greg Gamble...chose Buffalo because “I feel like it’s the best fit for me”...named preseason All-MAC Second Team by Phil Steele.

SOPHOMORE (2007)
Became Buffalo’s first Division I-A 1,000-yard rusher in a season that was capped with a second straight selection to the All-MAC Second Team…set a single-season school record with 251 carries and rushed for 1,103 yards, the third-highest total in school history…led Buffalo with a I-A record 14 touchdowns – two off of the school record – including 12 rushing touchdown…added 41 receptions for 311 yards…rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown at Penn State (9/15)…rushed for 62 yards and a pair of scores and had four catches for 33 yards and another touchdown against Baylor (9/22)…ran for 47 yards and two touchdowns against Ball State (9/29)…rushed for 183 yards on a career-high 36 carries and two touchdowns, including one of 72 yards, against Ohio (10/4)…the 36 carries was a single-game record in the Division I-A record…named MAC East Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts…the very next week he ran for a career-high 231 yards and three touchdowns on 34 carries against Toledo (10/13)…it was the highest single-game rushing total in Division I-A history…he again earned MAC East Offensive Player of the Week honors and earned an ESPN “helmet sticker” as one of the nation’s best performances of the day...ran for 148 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries, including a career-long 92-yard scamper against Miami (OH) (11/3)…added a career-high nine catches for 40 yards against Miami…had 21 carries for 137 yards and a touchdown and six receptions against Bowling Green (11/17)…the first pass attempt of his career was a completion against Bowling Green.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Started seven contests and played in all 12 games...led the Bulls in rushing, gaining 704 yards and scoring six touchdowns en route to earning All-MAC Second Team honors...second on the team in receptions with 34...recorded 14 carries for 86 yards and an overtime game-winning touchdown in his first collegiate game against Temple (8/31)...rushed for 113 yards on 19 carries and a touchdown while also catching five passes for 68 yards vs. Miami (OH) (10/15)...made a career high six catches against both Ohio (10/21) and Boston College (10/28)...recorded career highs in both rushing yards and attempts against Kent State (11/4) when he carried 24 times for 162 yards and scored three touchdowns...the 162 yards was the fifth highest single-game effort in school history...named MAC East Division Player of the Week on Nov. 6.

FRESHMAN (2005)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.

HIGH SCHOOL
Outstanding athlete who ran for 1,048 yards and threw for over 600 yards for the Wolverines of Niagara Falls while earning All-Western New York honors...served as a captain three years for former UB player and coach Joe Shifflet.

THE STARKS FILE

Full Name:		James Darell Starks
Born:		February 25, 1986
Parents:		James Starks and Lillie Hill
Favorite athlete:		Michael Vick
Favorite food:		Chicken
Favorite movie:		Above the Rim
Favorite TV show:		The Simpsons
My dream as a college athlete is:		Make it to the next level
Three words that describe me are:		athletic, outgoing, peaceful
The best part of being a D-I athlete:		A chance to build memories
Cartoon character I'd be:		Spiderman

STARKS CAREER HIGHS
Attempts	36 vs. Ohio (10/6/07)
Yards	231 vs. Toledo (10/13/07)
Touchdowns	3 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
Long run	92 at Miami (11/3/07)
Receptions	9 at Miami (11/3/07)
Yards receiving	83 at Temple (9/8/07)
All-purpose yards	244 vs. Toledo (10/13/07)

STARKS BY THE NUMBERS
Year	GP-GS	Att	Yds	TD	Avg	Lng	Rec	Yds	TDs	Lng	PR	Yds	KOR	Yds
2006	12-6	175	704	6	4.0	54	12	34	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007	12-12	251	1103	12	4.4	92	41	311	2	74	0	0	0	0
Totals	24-18	426	1807	18	4.2	92	53	345	2	74	0	0	0	0