Fall 2011 Football Roster
Jersey Number 34
Zach Barket
- Position:
- RB
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Schuylkill Haven, Pa.
- High School:
- Schuylkill Haven
- Major:
- Accounting
Why Lehigh? “Lehigh has a great academic reputation and also gives me the opportunity to play very competitive football.”
On coach Coen: “He is very dedicated and passionate.”
On Lehigh student-athlete experience: “It is a once in a lifetime opportunity.”
Player Profile: expected to see plenty of time in the backfield … as a sophomore… rushed for 167 yards in 12 games… rushed for two touchdowns… caught ten passes for 99 yards, including 17 yard receiving touchdown in win over Fordham… eclipsed the 50 yard rushing mark and scored a touchdown in wins over Bucknell and Holy Cross… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll… as a freshman … solid start to his career with 151 yards rushing on 37 carries and one touchdown … also caught four passes for 15 yards … named Patriot League Rookie of the Week after totaling 77 rush yards on 21 carries and first career touchdown in win at Bucknell … member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … in High School…2008 All State Co-Player of the Year … Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year … Old Spice Player of the Year … WNEP Dream Team Player of the Year … state record holder for single season yards and touchdowns … 2007 First Team All-State … member of the Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Weightlifting Club and Yearbook Club
2011 UPDATE (As of Dec. 6):
• Academic All-Patriot League honoree and CoSIDA Academic All-District selection.
• Enjoyed a stellar season before suffering a season-ending injury against Georgetown (11/12).
• Team-best 706 rush yards on 143 carries (4.9 average) along with four touchdowns.
• Also made 33 catches for 329 yards and five TDs.
• Tied for second on the team with nine total touchdowns, only behind Ryan Spadola’s 10.
• Third-straight 100-yard rushing game vs. Holy Cross (11/5), finishing with 102 on 24 carries. Also had four catches for 50 yards.
• Monster game at Colgate (10/29), rushing for a career-high 188 yards on 21 carries while making two catches for 36 yards. Had four total touchdowns (two rushing, two receiving).
• Was later honored with Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week laurels for his efforts.
• Had 111 yards on 18 carries at Fordham (10/15).
• Posted 41, then 44 yards receiving in consecutive games vs. Yale (10/1) and at Bucknell (10/8).
• Impressed against #13/16 UNH (9/10), making 10 catches for 84 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 58 yards on 11 carries.
• Opened the season with three touchdowns (two rushing, one receiving) at Monmouth (9/3). Had 13 carries for 80 yards and two catches for 28 yards.
Player Profile: expected to see plenty of time in the backfield … as a sophomore… rushed for 167 yards in 12 games… rushed for two touchdowns… caught ten passes for 99 yards, including 17 yard receiving touchdown in win over Fordham… eclipsed the 50 yard rushing mark and scored a touchdown in wins over Bucknell and Holy Cross… named to Patriot League Academic Honor Roll… as a freshman … solid start to his career with 151 yards rushing on 37 carries and one touchdown … also caught four passes for 15 yards … named Patriot League Rookie of the Week after totaling 77 rush yards on 21 carries and first career touchdown in win at Bucknell … member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … in High School…2008 All State Co-Player of the Year … Pennsylvania Gatorade Player of the Year … Old Spice Player of the Year … WNEP Dream Team Player of the Year … state record holder for single season yards and touchdowns … 2007 First Team All-State … member of the Honor Roll, National Honor Society, Spanish Honor Society, Weightlifting Club and Yearbook Club
Personal: Son of Kerry and Theresa… has two siblings, Jared and Ashley.
CAREER STATISTICS (RUSHING/RECEIVING)
Year G Att. Yds. TD Lg. Rec. Yds. TD. Lg.
2009 9 37 151 1 13 4 15 0 12
2010 12 41 167 2 22 10 99 1 20
2011 10 143 706 4 39 33 329 5 41
Total 31 221 1024 7 39 47 443 6 41
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