Brian Stinson
95  Brian Stinson
Hometown:
DeLand, Fla.

High School:
DeLand

Height / Weight:
6-3 / 270

Position:
Defensive Lineman

A fifth-year senior who excelled for the Hurricanes in a reserve role during his senior season . . . Has already received his degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing his Master's degree in Higher Education.

2000 (SENIOR): Played in six games, all as a reserve . . . Made eight tackles (five solos) and two quarterback hurries . . . Had a season-high four tackles (three solos) in the victory at Temple.

1999 (JUNIOR): Appeared in 11 games as a reserve defensive end... registered a total of eight tackles in limited action...had a solo tackle in the season-opener against Ohio State...recorded two tackles against Florida A&M...had one tackle at Boston College...finished with two tackles at Pittsburgh, including half a sack for a loss of three yards... assisted on a tackle at Virginia Tech...made one tackle against Syracuse.

1998 (SOPHOMORE): Appeared in 11 games as back-up to Derrick Ham at right end...made first career start in Florida State game...did not play against Virginia Tech...registered 13 tackles, including seven solo, on the season...tied his career-best with a pair of four tackle performances against East Tennessee State and Cincinnati...recorded his first collegiate sack against Pittsburgh...caused a fumble vs. ETSU.

1997 (FRESHMAN): Appeared in eight games as a redshirt freshman...collected nine tackles on the season (two solo, seven assisted)...had a season-high four tackles against Arkansas State...recorded his first tackle as a Hurricane at Florida State...tallied one solo and one assisted tackle against the Seminoles...also had a solo and an assisted tackle against Rutgers.

1996 (REDSHIRT): Spent the year as a member of the Hurricane scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL: DeLand...named Orlando Sentinel Defensive Player of the Year...first-team All-State selection...rated No. 11 among defensive lineman in the southeast region by BlueChip Illustrated...ranked 42nd overall in Florida according to SuperPrep...Florida SportsFan Top 100... Student Sports Top 100 recruits...recorded 74 tackles, including 48 solo stops...registered seven sacks and three fumble recoveries...returned one fumble for touchdown...deflected eight passes...team entered state playoffs with 10-0 record before losing in first round...aggressive player with a great understanding of defense...played in a 4-3 scheme similar to Miami's...also earned letters in basketball, weightlifting and track...coached by Howie DeCristofaro.

PERSONAL: Born 1/5/78...pursuing a Master's in Higher Education...full name is Brian Thomas Stinson...son of Edward and Annie Stinson.

STINSON'S CAREER STATISTICS

YearG-STTckSoloAsstTFLQBHSk-YdsFFFR
20006-08530-020-000
199911-08261-310.5-300
199810-113761-1611-1610
19978-09270-000-000
Total35-13816222-1941.5-1910
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