Austin Peay State University Athletics

College: Despite leg woes, coming off outstanding spring campaign after productive 2010...listed No. 1 on depth chart at nose position entering fall...moved into starting lineup last fall at nose tackle on fulltime basis after Steven Johnson went down with injury...started seven games along defensive line, including six at nose....credited with three unassisted tackles at Eastern Illinois, including his season's first tackle-for- loss...also had two more unassisted tackles, including tackle-for-loss, against Murray State... listed as No. 1 on depth chart entering 2010 as part of mostly underclassmen defensive line...young defensive lineman provided quality depth in 2009 at nose tackle... made 11 tackles,including 10 against the rush... was listed at No. 2 on depth chart behind then-senior captain Rocky Dee Peeler...redshirted in 2008...used season to add bulk and strength to frame...High School: Played defensive end and offensive line for Will Weaver at North Hopkins High School...three-year starter on both sides of ball...finished 2007 with 65 tackles, including four sacks...two-time first-team All-Western Kentucky Conference...four-year player for team that won four straight Kentucky power-lifting titles...Personal: Sociology major...member of Athletics Director's Honor Roll during fall...son of Terry and Lamargreat Springfield...born Sept. 6, 1989...age 21...will turn 22 three days after season opener.