On Crawford: Redshirt freshman tackle who will compete for playing time at right tackle, a position vacated by three-year starter John Feugill ... one of three redshirt freshmen offensive linemen on the 1999 roster ... listed on pre-fall depth chart at No. 1 with returning junior Tim Howard.

1998: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Moravia (N.Y.) High School in 1998 ... first team all-state selection in 1997 by the New York sportswriters association ... rated New York's No. 8 prospect overall by SuperPrep, the No. 8 offensive line prospect in the Big East Region in the preseason by PrepStar and the No. 14 overall prospect in the state by Tom Lemming ... started every game for four seasons ... played both ways (offensive tackle and defensive tackle) in addition to handling his team's placekicking and punting chores ... selected to the "Golden 50" squad, an all-star game matching the top players from New York and New Jersey ... also was named a Section IV Conference all-star ... as a defensive player he totaled 20 career sacks and eight fumble recoveries ... recruited by Michigan State, Rutgers and Ole Miss. ... high school coach was Steve Woodard.

Personal: Matthew David Crawford ... born Jan. 8, 1980 ... son of Sheila and Dave Crawford ... majoring in letters and sciences.

Crawford Up Close

Matt Crawford Class: RS Freshman Hometown: Moravia, N.Y. High School: Moravia Height / Weight: 6-6 / 295 Position: Offensive Tackle