Fall 2007 Football Roster
Brendan VanAckeren
- Position:
- DB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 185
- Class:
- Junior
- 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.”
On being a part of the Lehigh football experience: “It’s an honor and privilege to be a part of the Lehigh Football family. There is such a rich tradition within the program and the support from the university and
As a sophomore … played in nine games in both the secondary and on special teams … was named to Patriot League academic honor role … recorded eight tackles … had two tackles vs. No. 21 Harvard and against Colgate … was awarded the first-ever Jim Gum scholarship … member of the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … 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 (18), and sister Taylor (14) … member of Student Athlete Mentor Organization … Career Services Peer Educator.
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GP TT Solo Ast TFL Sks Int BrUp FF FR 2006 9 8 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 10 8 7 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 Totals 19 16 9 7 0 0 0 0 1 0 |
