Fresno State: Hard-playing linebacker who became a consistent performer last season ... took over for David Adamo at outside linebacker midway through the year and played well ... former walk-on who earned a scholarship ... high-intensity player who has a great motor ... will be depended on heavily this year as a leader and solid performer. (2003) Played in 13 games, starting nine ... recorded 33 tackles, including four for loss ... played well the final three games of the season, recording a combined total of 15 tackles and three tackles for loss ... had a season-high six tackles against Boise State ... recorded five-tackle games in the regular season finale against UTEP and at Colorado State. (2002) Played in all 14 games, starting four, including the bowl game ... made 41 tackles, including 27 solos ... had five tackles for loss and one forced fumble ... had back-to-back big games against Oregon State and Rice, racking up 22 tackles and four tackles for loss ... he received starts in both games. (2001) Played in nine games ... made 15 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack ... caused one fumble.
High School: Lettered in football three years at Corcoran High School ... also lettered in basketball for two years and golf for one ... was first-team all-league as a junior and senior in football ... two-time football team captain ... named second-team All-Fresno Bee in 1999.
Personal: Born Sept. 29, 1981 ... son of Carol and Richard Garcia ... has one brother, Scott ... enjoys playing video games and listening to music ... favorite athlete is Dick Butkus because he was a fierce, tough linebacker ... biggest athletics thrill was making 23 tackles his junior season against San Joaquin Memorial.
Statistics
| Year | GP-GS | UT | AT | TT | TFL-Yds | Sacks-Yds |
2001 | 9-0 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 2-11 | 1-8 |
2002 | 14-4 | 27 | 14 | 41 | 5-9 | 0-0 |
2003 | 13-9 | 24 | 9 | 33 | 4-8 | 0-0 |
Totals | 36-12 | 59 | 30 | 89 | 11-28 | 1-8 |
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