John Syty Linebacker Junior/Sophomore * 6-2 * 200 Clarence, NY Clarence HS

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HOOF PRINTS
A walk-on, has continued to improve over his career...has a twin brother, Eric...chose UB to play top level football for the hometown team.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2008)
Appeared in 13 games as a reserve linebacker...had 17 tackles, including one for a loss and a fumble recovery...ranked second on the team with two interceptions...had a tackle and two interceptions against UTEP (8/28)...had a pair of solo tackles against Pittsburgh (9/6)...had a tackle for loss against Missouri (9/20)...had a pair of tackles against Miami (OH) (11/4), Bowling Green (11/21) and Kent State (11/28)...had a season-high three tackles and a fumble recovery against Connecticut in the International Bowl.

FRESHMAN (2007)
Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.

HIGH SCHOOL
Earned three letters and was a two-year team captain for head coach Tom Godddard at Clarence High School...totaled 90 tackles and five interceptions as a senior en route to earning first-team All-State and All-Western New York honors...was also a three-time first-team all-league selection...named the 2006 Class AA North Defensive MVP...was also an All-League lacrosse player at Clarence.