Moe Fofana

Position:
Fullback
Height:
5-10
Weight:
245
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Silver Spring, Md.
High School:
Sherwood HS

Starting fullback who is a lethal blocker ... “Mr. Dependable” in the Mountaineer offense who has become a leader ... very explosive with great ball skills ... teammates call him the “13-play assassin” for his prominent hits ... takes pride in his unsung role ... ranked best among the linebackers, fullbacks and tight ends in 225 lifts (20) and squats (525) ... came into his own last season ... caught 6-yard TD pass from Rasheed Marshall against Tennessee-Chattanooga ... 4-yard reception against Miami ... Hammer Award: Boston College ... ranked best among the linebackers and T-backs in bench press (400) and squats (725) ... earned a scholarship prior to the 2002 season ... recipient of 2002 Tom Nickolich Memorial Award from Blue and Gold News for outstanding dedication by a walk-on in the WVU program ... coachable competitor who plays with a lot of pride ... starting fullback last season ... five special teams tackles in the Rutgers win ... team captain for Coach Bob Milloy at Sherwood High ... also a wrestling letterman ... born May 27, 1981 ... son of Mohamed and Dolly Fofana ... one of five children ... majoring in physical education with a specialization in athletic coaching