Villanova University

Luke Stopper Class: Senior Hometown: Robesonia, Pa. High School: Conrad-Weiser Height / Weight: 5-11 / 190 Position: WR Birthdate: 09/18/1979

VILLANOVA

Experienced performer who can play both running back and receiver; Will concentrate on receiving duties in 2001; Possesses good athleticism. 2000: Recorded 18 rushes for 107 yards and a touchdown, and had four receptions for 21 yards and a touchdown; Tallied three carries for three yards versus Millersville; Recorded seven carries for 34 yards and a one-yard touchdown run versus James Madison; Rushed four times for 55 yards in road win at Northeastern; Made one reception for 13 yards and carries the ball twice for three yards at Massachusetts; Posted two carries for 17 yards and one reception for 14 yards against William & Mary; Had three receptions for 17 yards, including a six-yard touchdown catch at Delaware. 1999: Battled a hamstring injury throughout the season; Rushed 14 times for 39 yards and made 14 receptions for 143 yards and a touchdown; Carried five times for 12 yards and caught one ball for four yards against Air Force; Made three receptions for 65 yards including a 16-yard touchdown in win at Pennsylvania; Tallied three rushes for seven yards and one catch for six yards versus James Madison; Recorded one rush for nine yards versus New Hampshire; Registered two receptions for 12 yards in loss to Youngstown State; Pulled-down a career best six receptions for 51 yards in the Delaware game. 1998: Carried the ball five times for 26 yards and a touchdown; Touchdown came against Buffalo on a three-yard run. 1997: Redshirted.

CONRAD-WEISER HIGH SCHOOL:

1996: First team All-League, QB, DB and kick returner; First team All-County QB, DB, kick returner, league and county Offensive Back-of-the-Year; League and county Defensive Back-of-the-Year; Channel 5 kick returner & Player-of -the-Year; Reading Eagle Times Player-of-the-Year; High school MVP; First team All-State for defensive specialist and kick returner; Team captain. 1995: First team All-League QB, DB, kick returner; High school MVP. 1994: First team All-League QB, DB, KR.

PERSONAL:

Sociology major; Oldest of three children of John and Maureen Stopper; Father played football at Villanova (1967-69) and was a receiver coach at Villanova (1970-71); Grandfather played at Villanova under former Wildcat coaching legend Clipper Smith; Born 9/18/78 in Reading, Pa.