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Rich Whitney III |
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2005 (SENIOR): Has played in three games this season as a reserve safety (Purdue, BYU and Syracuse) ... has broken up a pass, but has not made a tackle this season ... played 4:28 at safety versus Syracuse and was credited with a pass broken up ... has logged 5:14 of playing time with four special teams appearances.
2004 (JUNIOR): Did not see playing time as a reserve defensive back in 2004 ... was a contributor on the Irish scout team.
2003 (SOPHOMORE): Did not see playing time as a reserve defensive back in 2003.
2002 (FRESHMAN): Did not see playing time as a reserve defensive back in 2002.
HIGH SCHOOL AND PERSONAL DATA: Rockhurst High School in Kansas City, Mo. ... a two-year letterwinner at free safety ... named team captain and all-conference his senior season ... helped lead Rockhurst to a state title and an undefeated season his junior year ... attended the same high school as former Irish offensive lineman John Teasedale ... full name is Richard Wayne Whitney III ... born June 22, 1984 ... the oldest of three children to Margaret Whitney ... enrolled in the College of Science, majoring in science business.