Stony Brook University Athletics

2008: Saw action in 10 games for the Seawolves, with one start along the defensive front ... finished with 12 tackles, 1.5 for a loss and one sack ... recorded his sack against Elon (9/6) for a loss of nine yards ... pair of stops, including one for a loss at Brown (9/20) ... two more stops vs. Charleston Southern (10/18) ... season-high of three tackles in the final game against VMI (11/15).

2007: Got into 10 games for Stony Brook in his first season with the program ... total of 17 tackles for the season, including 1.5 sacks ... established his season-high in the second game of the season with five tackles at Bucknell (9/8) ... matched that with five more stops vs. Bryant (10/27), including a solo sack ... also broke up a pass against the Bulldogs.

Prior to Stony Brook: Played two seasons at the College of the Canyons in California ... honorable mention all-conference ... 60 tackles including 14 for loss and seven sacks as a freshman ... 35 tackles as a sophomore with four sacks.

High School: A 2005 graduate ofWichita FallsHigh School ... three-time letterwinner in football for the Coyotes ... third team all-state selection in Texas as a senior ... first team all-district ... first team All-Red River 22 ... also lettered in basketball.

Personal: Born David Gross on February 25, 1987 in Albuquerque, New Mexico ... son of Ron and Sue Gross ... majoring in anthropology.