Monmouth University Athletics

Enters fall sessions as a leading candidate for starting duties at outside linebacker.
2003 (Junior): Played in nine games as a backup linebacker and special teams performer as a junior... Ended the season with 11 tackles, including nine solo takedowns... Recorded two tackles for loss of yardage and 0.5 sacks... Logged career-high three tackles each in wins over Iona and La Salle.
2002 (Sophomore): Did not see action as a sophomore.
2001 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.
High School: Two-sport standout at St. John Vianney High School in Holmdel, N.J... Lettered in football and baseball for the Lancers... Played tight end and linebacker for Coach Nick Metrokotsas.
Personal: Born on February 14, 1983 in Staten Island, N.Y... Son of James and Victoria Ricciardi... Majoring in communications.