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James Starks Running Back Sophomore * 6-2 * 210 * 1L Niagara Falls, NY Niagara Falls HS Major: Sociology

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HOOF PRINTS
Had a tremendous freshman campaign as he became just the sixth Bull to earn second-team All-MAC kudos and the first UB freshman to ever be honored...became the first freshman to lead the team in rushing since Aaron Leeper in 2002...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.”

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	24 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
Yards	162 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
Touchdowns	3 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
Long run	54 vs. Kent State (11/4/06)
Receptions	6 - twice, last at Boston College (10/28/06)
Yards receiving	68 vs. Miami (10/15/06)
All-purpose yards	181 vs. Miami (10/15/06)