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On Krantz: Redshirt freshman expected to contribute on the offensive line ... highly touted prospect from 1998 recruiting class ... entered spring 1999 behind returning starter Mike George at left guard.

1998: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Centreville High School in 1998 ... named first team All-Met by the Washington Post, first team all-state (coaches), honorable mention All-American by USA Today, and a SuperPrep all-region choice in 1997 ... also was named to George Michael's "Golden 11" all-star team ... as an offensive tackle, he was rated the top lineman in the state by Tom Lemming and the No. 3 offensive line prospect in the ACC region by the National Recruiting Advisor and PrepStar ... Centreville won a district title and finished runner-up in the region while posting a 10-2 record in 1997 ... also recruited by Virginia, Virginia Tech, Florida and Penn State, among others ... high school coach was Dan Foglio.

Personal: Robert Lawrence Krantz ... born Dec. 26, 1979 ... son of Emily and Robert Krantz, Jr. ... majoring in letters and sciences.

Krantz Up Close

My goal for 1999 is: play in a bowl game

What stands out most about Coach Vanderlinden is: his confidence

If I lost all my possessions except one, I'd want to keep: my fishing tackle

The toughest player I faced last year was: Kendall Ogle

My ambition after football, is to: be a successful businessman