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ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT |
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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: |
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James Darell Starks |
| Born: |
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February 25, 1986 |
| Parents: |
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James Starks and Lillie Hill |
| Favorite athlete: |
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Michael Vick |
| Favorite food: |
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Chicken |
| Favorite movie: |
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Above the Rim |
| Favorite TV show: |
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The Simpsons |
| My dream as a college athlete is: |
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Make it to the next level |
| Three words that describe me are: |
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athletic, outgoing, peaceful |
| The best part of being a D-I athlete: |
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A chance to build memories |
| Cartoon character I'd be: |
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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) |
STARKS BY THE NUMBERS
| 2006 |
12-6 |
175 |
704 |
6 |
4.0 |
54 |
12 |
34 |
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| Totals |
12-6 |
175 |
704 |
6 |
4.0 |
54 |
12 |
34 |
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Location: 104 Stadium |
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E-Mail:
ub-football@buffalo.edu |
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Phone: 716-645-3177 |
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Mailing Address:
University at Buffalo
Division of Athletics
Football Office
104 Stadium Complex
Buffalo, NY 14260 |
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