Fall 2006 Football Roster

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).
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