Fresno State: Enters the fall as the back-up to Mike Stovall at left guard … had a solid spring and should be a fine young player in for the 'Dogs in the future … used his redshirt season to add strength and nearly 25 pounds. (1999) Redshirted.
High School: Prep Star All-American and Super Prep All-American who was nominated for the Shrine High School All-Star Game … rated 15th in the West Region by Prep Star … all-league selection as a junior and senior … All-CIF pick … second-team all-state selection … all-county team as a junior and senior.
Personal: Born April 27, 1980 … son of Pamila and Phillip Painchaud … also recruited by Arizona State, Washington and Nebraska.