Stony Brook University Athletics

2009: Played in one game as a reserve quarterback.

2008: Redshirted.

Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at Laney College in California ... threw for over 2,400 yards during his final season ... tossed 25 TD passes vs. just nine interceptions ... set Laney career records with 5,089 yards in the air and 50 touchdowns with just 16 interceptions ... two-time first team All- Mid Empire Conference ... 2007 conference offensive MVP ... first team All-California Northern Region ... broke all Laney career offensive passing records ... helped the school to a 19-3 record.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Livermore High School ... two letters in football for the Cowboys ... captained the team both of those seasons ... also lettered twice in baseball.

Personal: Born Matt Dardenne on October 17, 1987 in Fremont, California ... son of Dave Dardenne and Leslie Faggiano ... majoring in business management.