Monmouth University Athletics

Returning starter at free safety... Strong back, gives Hawks a big hitter in the secondary.

2001 (Sophomore): Started all 10 games at strong safety as a junior... Ranked second on team with 67 tackles... Logged four tackles for loss of yardage and two sacks... Recorded three pass breakups, three fumble recoveries, one forced fumble and one blocked kick on the year... Registered nine tackles in season opener at Lafayette... Posted eight tackles and one tackle for loss of yardage at Robert Morris... Logged career-high 10 tackles in loss at Wagner... Registered seven tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery vs. Towson... Booked seven tackles and one sack at Albany.

2001 (Sophomore): Played in seven games at cornerback... Recorded 12 tackles including eight solo... Snatched two interceptions on the year for 48 return yards... Returned interception for 33 yards and recorded four tackles in win over St. Francis... Picked off pass and advanced 15 yards in season opening win over Wagner.

2000 (Freshman): Played in five games as a freshman... Saw action as a reserve cornerback... Ended the season with seven tackles, including four solo takedowns and one tackle for loss of yardage.

High School: Three-sport athlete at Piscataway (N.J.) High School... Led Chiefs to a 10-2 record and Greater Middlesex Conference Red Division title as a senior... Tabbed third-team all-county in 1999... Also lettered in baseball and basketball.

Personal: Son of Joseph and Edith Billups... Born June 28, 1982 in Plainfield, N.J... Majoring in business accounting.