Matt Timmerman

Position:
Offensive Lineman
Height:
6-3
Weight:
294
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Little Falls, N.J.
High School:
Passaic Valley

Moved from right tackle to left tackle during the spring … will be a contributor in the line rotation … showed improvement over the course of last year … saw action on double-team situations … also used on special teams … great passion for the game ... Athletic Director’s Academic Honor Roll … bowl trips: 2007 Gator, 2008 Fiesta, 2008 Meineke, 2010 Gator.

2009 (r-Jr.): Played in 12 games … saw action on more than 65 plays, including a season-high 20 plays at Syracuse … used on five or more plays five times … had a knockdown … helped the Mountaineers produce a 1,000-yard rusher and a 2,000-yard passer … part of an offensive line that led the BIG EAST in rushing yards per game and No. 24 nationally.

2008 (r-So.): Added depth behind a veteran line … saw limited time.

2007 (r-Fr.): Did not see any varsity action … member of the scout team … scout team offensive champion: Louisville.

2006 (Fr.): Redshirted … member of the scout team.

Prep: Team captain for Coach Angelo Desalvo at Passaic Valley High … named first-team all-Northern Hills-Skyline League and second team all-county as a senior ... also ran track ... selected honorable-mention all-county.

Personal: Birthday is June 6 ... son of Richard and Rosanne Timmerman ... one of three children ... majoring in multidisciplinary studies.