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On Cruz: Junior receiver who has played in 21 games and started 18 ... leading receiver as a redshirt freshman, and second-leading pass-catcher a year ago ... honors candidate who combines with fellow starter Jermaine Arrington to provide Maryland an experienced receiving tandem ... at least one reception in 17 career games ... a player blessed with quick feet and sure hands ... considered the best route-runner on the team ... a reliable pass-catcher who did not have a drop during his freshman campaign.

1998: An every game starter but for a double tight end formation to begin the Virginia game ... second-leading receiver with 15 catches, 183 yards and a 12.2 average ... caught at least one pass in nine games ... five catches for 62 yards in season opener vs. James Madison ... TD reception vs. Florida State cut Seminole lead to 13-7 ... second TD reception helped Terps to a 14-14 tie with Duke after one quarter.

1997: Appeared in 10 of 11 games and made eight starts as a redshirt freshman ... led the team in receptions (29) and receiving yards (337) as a rookie ... his one TD catch came in the opener (vs. Ohio), when he registered season highs for receptions (6) and receiving yards (91) ... had five catches (for 53 yards) vs. Clemson and four catches each vs. North Carolina, North Carolina State and Georgia Tech ... did not have a drop all season.

1996: Redshirt season.

High School: Graduated from Seneca Valley High School in 1996 ... named All-ACC Area by Tom Lemming, National Recruiting Advisor and BlueChip ... was an all-county selection as a wide receiver ... played both sides of the ball in high school ... also played basketball, baseball and ran track ... high school coach was Terry Changuris.

Personal: Moises Arturo Cruz ... born March 2, 1978 ... son of Maryland Ibarra and Angel Cruz ... majoring in criminology and criminal justice ... earned scholar-athlete honors in 1997. 

Receiving  G-GS  Rec  Yds   Avg  TD  LP
1997       10-8   29  337  11.6   1  35
1998      11-10   15  183  12.2   2  28
Totals    21-18   44  520  11.8   3  35

Cruz Up Close

  • My goal for 1999 is: go to a bowl game
  • Someday I would like to take a trip to: the Mediterranian
  • The best advice I've ever received is: "Go to class."
  • If I lost all my possessions except one, I'd want to keep: my car
  • Who would I most like to meet?: Jerry Rice
  • My ambition after football is to: go to law school
    •   Moises Cruz
    Moises Cruz
    Player Profile
    Class:
    RS Junior
    Hometown:
    Germantown, Md.
    High School:
    Seneca Valley
    Height / Weight:
    5-11 / 172
    Position:
    Wide Receiver
    Experience:
    2V