36   Russell Dennison Class: Sophomore Hometown: Weatherford, Okla. High School: Weatherford HS Height / Weight: 6-3 / 240 Position: Linebacker

2001:
Redshirted ... won the Iron Man Award for outstanding performance in the strength and conditioning area.

High school:
Three-year starter who recorded the second highest tackles total at Weatherford with 104 in his senior season ... two interceptions and two fumble recoveries in that same season ... also spent time at running back and receiver ... posted 1,370 all purpose yards and 18 touchdowns in his final season ... helped his team to a state championship in Class 4A ... rushed 191 times for 1,292 yards and 20 touchdowns during his career as a tailback ... played strong safety as a junior when he had 101 tackles (28 solo), three for loss, five interceptions and two sacks ... was a starter for the basketball team and also ran track ... coached by Woody Roof ... named the No. 32 player in the Midlands by SuperPrep ... member of the Daily Oklahoman Red Chip List ... state champion in the 400 meters and runner-up in the 200 meters.

Wrapup:
Born: October 10, 1982 ... parents: Fred and Gail Dennison ... major: university studies ... collects vinyl record albums.