Fall 2006 Football Roster

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Jersey Number 14

Brendan VanAckeren

  • Position:
    DB
  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    175
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Bethlehem, Pa.
  • High School:
    Liberty
  • Major:
    Industrial Engineering

Why Lehigh?:  “Lehigh’s reputation as an excellent institution, especially in regards to engineering,  combined with the high level of I-AA football made Lehigh the perfect match.  The annual success of Lehigh’s football program made it all the more appealing.”

 

On Coach Coen: “Coach Coen brings with him a strong energy and passion for the game that has become contagious throughout the program.  He demands excellence from everyone on the team while always relating to his players positively.”

 

As a freshman … saw action on special teams in 10 of Lehigh’s 11 games … registered eight special teams tackles … had two tackles in a game on three occasions … recipient of the Nick Timko Engineering Effort Award, given by Lehigh’s SouthSide Boosters … in secondary school … three year starter and captain in football, basketball and baseball … National Honors Society president.

 

Personal: Son of Bill and Heather Van Ackeren.  Has a brother Trevor (17), and sister Taylor (14).

 

 

              GP    TT    Solo    Ast    TFL    Sks    Int    BrUp     FF    FR

2005       10     8      7         1       0        0        0      0          1      0

Totals    10     8      7         1       0        0        0      0          1      0

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