Monmouth University Athletics

Two-year starter on the offensive line... All-Northeast Conference candidate... Expected to anchor the right side of the line at offensive tackle... All-NEC performer.
2005 (Junior): Named second-team All-Northeast Conference as an offensive lineman... Started all 10 games at right tackle for the Hawks as a junior... Anchored offensive line that yielded just 16 sacks on the season.
2004 (Sophomore): Played in all 11 games for the Hawks as the starting right tackle.
2003 (Freshman): Appeared in five games for the Hawks as a freshman... Made first career appearance in Monmouth's win over Georgetown, replacing an injured Jeff Gallo... Made first career start in triumph over Iona.
High School: Three-sport standout at West Milford (N.J.) High School... Earned three varsity letters as an offensive tackle for Coach Sean Poppe... Named first-team all-county and All-Northern Hills Conference as a senior... Participated in the Robeson East-West All-Star Game... Also earned three letters as a pitcher on the baseball squad and one letter in wrestling.
Personal: Born Matthew Joseph Connolly on June 3, 1985 in Pompton Plains, N.J... Son of Mark and Susan Connolly... Majoring in business finance and economics.