Thomas Wingenbach

Height:
6-6
Weight:
299
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Winchester, Va.
High School:
Handley

A gifted big man who hopes to finally cash in on his dedicated dues-paying process with extensive playing time as a senior ... Will open preseason drills battling for a starting job at center against transplanted defensive lineman Fred Hicks and Drew Sutton ... Might also be asked to assume role on special teams again ... Was moved to center slot during the spring after opening the [apos]05 season at tackle before sliding over for limited action at guard as a junior ... Possesses solid strength numbers, unbridled work habits and a strong understanding of technique ... Appeared to acclimate well to new location after early spring struggles in the snapping game.

2005: Played in the last three games of the season (Tulsa, Marshall and UAB) ... Officially logged 28 snaps of action ... Posted a pair of knock-down blocks (Marshall, UAB) ... Enjoyed most playing time of year on line against the Thundering Herd on the road (21 offensive plays).

2004: Played in four games as a reserve tackle and special teams performer late during the season, admirably answering a call for help after the ECU[apos]s line was thinned by a couple of season-ending injuries ... Experienced action in games against Army, USF, Memphis and N.C. State ... Logged action in 11 official plays and was credited with two knock-down blocks ... Earned composite grade of 85.0%, the highest mark of any Pirate lineman.

2003: Offered valuable participation and effort on the offensive scout teams, but did not experience any game action.

2002: Redshirted during initial campaign in ECU program.

High School: An all-area and all-district choice as an offensive tackle for coach Todd Hill at Handley High School ... A participant in 2002 Virginia All-State All-Star Game ... A three-year starter and leader of an offensive line which played a key role in the shattering of the school[apos]s single-season rushing record in 1999 ... Led team to a 26-9 record with a state title game appearance and regional finalist honors during his three years on the varsity squad ... Earned blocking grade of 85 percent as a junior and senior ... Also a member of the Virginia Class AA champion outdoor track team in 2001 ... Established a new school indoor shot put record.

Personal: Full name is Thomas Shipman Wingenbach ... Born August 15, 1983 at Winchester, Va. ... A history education major