Monmouth University Athletics

Returning starter at inside linebacker... Missed the last three games of the season with a shoulder injury, which was rehabbed over the spring.

2007 (Junior): Started seven games at inside linebacker before suffering season-ending injury... Finished the season fourth on the team in tackles with 43, including 23 solo takedowns... Registered a career-high 14 tackles against Maine (9/1)... Followed that up with an eight tackle performance against Robert Morris (9/8)... Registered five solo tackles against Sacred Heart (10/6)... Recovered a fumble against Central Connecticut State... Named to NEC Academic Honor Roll.

2006 (Sophomore): Appeared in two games as a sophomore... Had one tackle for a loss... Saw first collegiate action against Sacred Heart (10/7).

2005 (Freshman): Did not see action as a freshman.

High School: Two-sport standout at Liberty High School in Bethlehem, Pa... Earned three letters as fullback and defensive end for Coach Tim Moncman... Selected to play in McDonald’s Lehigh Valley All-Star Classic... Tabbed second-team All-Lehigh Valley Conference as a defensive end and first-team LVC All-Academic as a fullback during senior season... Rushed for 501 yards and four TDs on 110 carries and hauled in 12 receptions for 77 yards on offense as a senior... Also recorded 57 tackles, 11 sacks and three fumble recoveries during final prep season... Booked 24 tackles, three sacks and one fumble recovery during junior campaign.

Personal: Born on April 8, 1987... Son of Stan Sterner and Susan Sterner... Majoring in criminal justice.