Danny Embick

Position:
Quarterback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
210
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Jupiter, Fla.
High School:
William T. Dwyer HS

Young signalcaller who can really throw the football ... his success was a pleasant surprise during spring camp ... has worked hard to learn the offense without letting it overwhelm him ... possesses plenty of ability to get the job done ... 18-28 for 167 yards in the Gold-Blue spring game ... was a member of the travel squad as WVU's third quarterback but did not see varsity action last season ... scout team player of the week: Boston College ... first team 5A Florida all-state quarterback for Coach Jack Daniels at William T. Dwyer High School ... three-time team MVP and letterman ... Palm Beach Post offensive Player of the Year ... passed for 2,400 yards and 21 touchdowns ... rushed for 650 yards and 12 touchdowns ... recorded 90 tackles on defense as a safety ... led team to a 13-2 record and the state championship game in 5A ... Florida-Georgia all-star game ... All-American honors from PrepStar and Florida Student Sports ... also a basketball and baseball letterman ... active in his church youth group ... born November 29, 1982 ... son of Mark and Lindy Embick ... an academic sophomore majoring in physical education with a specialization in athletic coaching.