University of Maine Athletics

2010: Played in three games, including Syracuse (9/18), New Hampshire (10/2) and Villanova (10/16) . . . blocked the New Hampshire field goal try in the waning seconds of the game to push the game into overtime where the Black Bears would win . . . assisted on a tackle against Villanova.

2009: Saw action against Rhode Island (11/14) . . . made three tackles (2 ST, 1 AT) in the game.

2008: Sat out the season as a redshirt … has four years of eligibility remaining.

BEFORE MAINE/PERSONAL: Played on the offensive and defensive lines, while also handling the punting duties for coach Wilber Valdez at Ferris H.S. … served as a captain … helped lead his team to three city championships … was named the Hudson County Defensive Lineman of the Year … earned first-team all-county honors on both offensive and defensive lines … was a three-year starter … was a member of his high school’s honor roll … also sang in his school’s choir … born Dec. 4, 1989 … son of Robert Rice and Robin Rice Johnson … a kinesiology & physical education major/teaching and coaching.