University of Maine Sports Hall of Fame
McGowan '05 was an AP Division-I AA All-American defensive back, as well as an all-conference first team selection, in 2004, and second team all-conference, in 2003, when he was named UMaine's most outstanding defensive player. During his career at Maine he twice led the team in tackles (2003 – 85 tackles, 2004 -101), twice was tied for the team lead in fumble recoveries and once was second on the team in interceptions. Following Maine, he was signed by the Chicago Bears as an unrestricted free agent and played parts of four seasons with the Bears and then a season with the New England Patriots. He made 184 tackles with four forced fumbles, two interceptions and 10 pass deflections in the NFL.
