After adding depth on the defensive line in 2007, he looks to compete for the starting job at the defensive tackle position … smart defender who is tough at the point of attack … capable technician who uses his hands well … previous bowl trips: 2005 Gator, 2006 Sugar, 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta.
2007 (r-Jr.): played in 12 games … saw action in more than 225 plays, including a season-high 29 against Western Michigan and at USF … used in 28 plays at Syracuse … collected nine tackles, including five solo stops and one pass breakup … two solo tackles against Western Michigan … two solo tackles at Maryland … two tackles against East Carolina … single tackles against Mississippi State, Pitt and at USF.
2006 (r-So.): missed first three games of 2006 with left ankle sprain suffered in camp ... saw limited action at East Carolina.
2005 (r-Fr.): saw spot duty.
2004 (Fr.): did not see varsity action ... scout team champion: Syracuse.
Prep: all-conference and second team all-state defender at Mt. Lebanon High ... 65 tackles, 10 sacks as a senior ... WPIAL Quad North first team ... Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 ... high school coach Chris Haering was a former Mountaineer captain.
Personal: birthday is May 7 ... son of Tom and Gloria Slavonic ... a business and economics major ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll ... BIG EAST academic all-star.
