Austin Peay State University Athletics

College: Returns up front as key member of defensive line...listed No. 2 at nose spot behind Dee Peeler...missed much of 2008 fall practice after suffering broken bone in foot during summer mishap...cleared to play prior to season...proved to be  key reserve in middle of defensive line...made 17 tackles, including five solo stops...also recorded one tackle for a loss of three yards...credited for a half sack at Georgia Southern...had a season-best four tackles, including two solo tackles, in that game...had three tackles twice, against Murray State and against Southeast Missouri...recorded a quarterback hurry at Eastern Kentucky...enjoyed solid 2007 season in relief role...credited with three tackles for loss, totalling 10 yards...credited with 1.5 tackles for loss against Eastern Kentucky in a game he was credited with season-best four stops...also had three stops against Jacksonville State...finished season with outstanding performance at Murray State...intercepted pass along with recovering fumble...served as back up to Drew Wilson at defensive tackle in 2006...appeared in nine games...came to APSU in 2005 but was redshirted...used redshirt season to increase bulk...High School: Played offensive tackle and defensive end for Todd Windham...earned offensive line award...also led team in sacks...Personal: History distributive teaching major...two-time member of Dean’s List...five-time member of Athletics Director’s Honor Roll...son of Dorothy Davis and Philip Sparn...born Nov. 14, 1986...age 22...will turn 23 when Govs host Tennessee State.