2007 (Senior): Played in 11 of Indiana's 13 games on the offensive line, appearing at both right guard and right tackle ... started 10 of his 11 contests ... helped the Hoosiers average 157.4 yards per game on the ground and 393.8 yards of total offense, the highest averages in each category since the 2001 campaign ... the Hoosiers also set a new school record with 412 points and finished second in school history averaging 31.7 points per game ... a key component of an IU rushing attack that went over 100 yards nine times and over 200 yards five times. 2006 (Junior): Switched from defensive end to offensive tackle and proved to be a key piece of the Hoosier offense, as he played in all 12 games and started 11 ... started the first 11 games of the season at right tackle, helping redshirt freshman quarterback Kellen Lewis pass for 2,221 yards and rush for 441 more. 2005 (Sophomore): As a defensive end, recorded 23 tackles (18 solo, five assisted) ... played in all 11 games, starting against Kentucky, Wisconsin, Illinois and Ohio State ... season high in tackles (four) came against Nicholls State ... had one sack at Michigan State. 2004 (Freshman): Played 20 snaps in the first game of the year against Central Michigan in 2004. 2003: Redshirted the 2003 season. Prep: As a high school senior, Emerson was named to the Hartford Courant's 2002 All-Courant team ... named the Connecticut Post's Defensive MVP ... earned 2001 Class L SNET/CHSCA All-State recognition as a junior ... led Staples High School to the state title during his senior season. Personal: Born on March 15, 1985, John Charles Emerson is a communication and culture major. |
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