# 11

Tony West

 

Running Back

So. 45-9 4170

Mishawaka, Ind./Western Kentucky

2006 Outlook — The speedy West will be a threat to take the ball into the endzone on each carry ... Maintains an explosive first step and uses skillful first moves to break into the open-field, where he lets his speed do the work.

2005 — Sat out the season due to the NCAA’s double-transfer rule ... West spend one semester at Findlay University, but was not a member of the school’s football program.

Previous Schools — Named all-state as a junior in 2002 at Mishawaka-Penn High School ... Lettered in football and track in high school ... Attended Findlay University ... Played for one season (2003) at Western Kentucky University for David Elson ... Rushed for a career-best 159 yards and a touchdown against Indiana State in Hilltoppers’ 59-14 win over Sycamores at Memorial Stadium.

Personal — Born Adrian Antonio West on June 16, 1985 to Louis and Gail West in Kalamazoo, Mich. ... Majoring in Business Management ... Son of second-year Sycamore head coach Lou West.