2003: Played in the first six games (missed the last five games due to a concussion) ... had a kickoff return for three yards and two tackles against Gannon (one on the opening kickoff, and teamed with Nick Pappas on a sack) ... had an 18-yard kickoff return versus Ferris State ... played on the punt coverage, kickoff coverage and kickoff return teams ... saw playing time at strong safety in four games ... made a season-high four tackles (2-2) at Grand Valley ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic team.
2002: Named to the CoSIDA Verizon Academic All-District First Team ... played in all 11 games ... started the season-opener at Northern Iowa as a running back ... had a season-high eight carries against the Panthers ... rushed for a season-best 38 yards at Findlay, including a season-long 20 yard run ... had a 26-yard kickoff return versus Northern Michigan ... made three special teams tackles (1-2) ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic team.
2001: Moved to running back late in the season ... rushed for 98 yards and a touchdown against Northwood ... also had a TD reception against the Timberwolves ... had a long run of 53 yards at Grand Valley ... had a season-high five tackles (4 UT) at Findlay ... finished the year with 17 total tackles (10 UT, 7 AT), one tackle for loss and one pass break up ... named to the GLIAC All-Academic team ... selected WSU's Special Teams MVP ... earned his second letter.
2000: Battled through injuries but saw action in eight contests ... started three games at safety ... had 12 tackles (10 UT, 2 AT), two pass breakups and one fumble recovery.
1999: Attended Oakland Community College.
High School: A 1999 graduate of Oxford ... earned three varsity letters for coach Bud Rowley ... selected Flint Metro League First Team on offense and defense as a senior ... named All-State honorable mention, All-Oakland County and All-North ... also participated in basketball and baseball.
Personal: Full name--Jorge Alejandro Gomez ... born March 27, 1981, in Mexico City ... son of Jorge and Carmen Gomez ... has two brothers, Luis and Hugo ... is a spanish major ... named to the Coach[apos]s Honor Roll (term gpa 3.0-3.49) for Winter 2001, Winter 2002 and Fall 2002.
Gomez's Career Statistics
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Year | GP | Solo | Asst. | Total | TFL-Yds | Sac-Yds | FR-Yds |
2000 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-0 |
2001 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 1-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2002 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
2003 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 1-0 | 1-0 | 0-0 |
Career | 35 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 2-2 | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Rush | | | | Rec. | | | | KOR |
Year | Att. | Yds | Avg | TD | No. | Yds | TD | Long | No. | Yds | Avg. | Long |
2001 | 34 | 195 | 5.7 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
2002 | 15 | 57 | 3.8 | 0 | - | -- | - | - | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 26 |
2003 | 0 | 0 | --- | 0 | - | -- | - | - | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 18 |
Career | 49 | 252 | 5.1 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 71 | 10.1 | 26 |
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