On Rudolph: Third-year junior who is bidding to handle the team's long-snapping chores for a third straight season ... came to Maryland as a walk-on.

1998: Handled all of the Terps' long-snapping duties in all games for a second straight season.

1997: Handled all of the Terps' long-snapping duties as a true freshman walk-on, appearing in all 11 games.

High School: Graduated from C. Milton Wright High School in 1997 ... earned second team All-Metro honors from the Baltimore Sun his junior and senior years as an offensive tackle and long snapper ... also was a first team all-county selection by the Aegis and Sporting Times his final two years ... was his team captain as a senior ... led his team to the Harford County championship and state playoffs his sophomore and junior years ... earned eight total letters, three each in football and baseball and two in basketball ... captured all-county recognition in basketball and baseball from the Sun, Aegis and Sporting Times ... high school coach was Steve Harward.

Personal: Scott Andrew Rudolph ... born Sept. 17, 1978 ... son of Marilyn and Robert Rudolph ... majoring in physical education ... earned 1997 and 1998 scholar-athlete honors ... on the Dean's List in fall 1997 and spring 1998.

Rudolph Up Close

Scott Rudolph Class: Junior Hometown: Churchville, Md. High School: C. Milton Wright Height / Weight: 6-4 / 232 Position: Long Snapper Experience: 2V