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Andy Alleman
Courtesy: Akron Media Relations
Release: 07/15/2006
A strong, powerful player who should be among the top offensive lineman in the MAC this season ... a candidate for all-league honors ... a preseason second-team All-MAC selection by Lindy’s ... transferred from Pittsburgh prior to the 2004 season where he played defensive line for two years ... moved to offensive line in the spring of 2005 ... one of the strongest players on the team, holding numerous lifting records ... named by ESPN.com in the spring as one of the nation’s “workout freaks.”
as a Redshirt Junior (2005): Started 12 of 13 games at right guard ... part of an offensive line that produced a 1,000-yard rusher (Brett Biggs), the first UA back to top 1,000 yards since Bobby Hendry in 2002 ... also provided excellent protection for quarterback Luke Getsy, allowing him to throw for 3,455 yards, while surrendering just 1.6 sacks per game, third lowest total in the MAC ... aided the Zips in becoming the 31st team in NCAA history to boast a 1,000-yard passer, 1,000-yard receiver and 1,000-yard rusher in a season ... his first season on the offensive line after two years as a defensive lineman at Pittsburgh (2002-03) ... missed most of the spring with a lower leg injury.
as a Junior (2004): Sat out while fulfilling NCAA transfer requirements.
as a Sophomore (2003- at Pittsburgh): Earned his second letter as a reserve on the defensive line ... appeared in 12 games ... also saw significant action on special teams ... tallied eight tackles, two of which went for a loss ... had a season-high two tackles each against Boston College and Virginia Tech.
as a Freshman (2002- at Pittsburgh): Appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman, including Pittsburgh’s Insight Bowl victory over Oregon State ... added depth at the defensive end position ... also saw action on special teams ... named the coaching staff’s Special Teams Player of the Game for his effort vs. Notre Dame
at Massillon Washington High  School: Named Stark County MVP his senior season ... All-Northeast Inland District ... Applebee’s Player of the Year ... totaled 85 tackles (52 solo), including 10 tackles for losses and 17 quarterback hurries as a senior ... led team to 12-2 record, regional championship and berth in state semifinals in 2001 ... team captain and Most Valuable Player ... Prep Star All-American ... Prep Star All-Midwest Region ... rated the nation’s No. 21 defensive end by Rivals100.com ... rated No. 66 defensive end by Student Sports ... top-70 overall prospect in the Midwest region by Super Prep ... selected to play in the Ohio East-West All-Star game ... also earned three letters in track and field ... four-year honor roll student ... coached by Rick Shepas.
Personal: Born in Akron, Ohio ... parents are Rodney and June Alleman ... majoring in mass media/communications.