Southern Connecticut State University Athletics

As a Sophomore in 2007:
Took part in 10 games for the Owls in 2007….Finished the year with four tackles…Appeared on offense, defense and special teams…Had one kickoff return for 13 yards in the contest against AIC…Recorded one tackle in the win over Pace…Tallied seven rushes for 32 yards in the win over Stonehill…Had a tackle on special teams in the win over Bryant…Made two special teams tackles in the NCAA playoff win over Bryant.

As a Redshirt Freshman in 2006:
Played in seven games for SCSU…Finished with five rushes for 14 yards…Returned five kickoffs for 53 yards (10.6 average).

Before Southern Connecticut State University:
Attended Hofstra University…Played scholastically at Amity Regional (Conn.) High School…All-State, All-Conference, All-County and All-Area performer…Three-time All-Conference selection…Named the Defensive MVP in the New Haven/Fairfield County All-Star Game…Named the WELI Defensive Player of the Year as a senior…Team captain as a senior…Also participated in track and field…Connecticut State Champion in the 100 meters in 2003…Also earned All-State honors in the 4x100 meter relay…Finished eighth in New England in the 100 meters in 2003…Team captain in track and field as a senior.

Personal:
The son of Cecilia and Craig Sheppard…Born in Milford, Conn…A general studies major.

Sheppard’s Season/Career Highs 

Rushes	7, vs. Stonehill, 10/27/07
Rushing Yards	32, vs. Stonehill, 10/27/07
Touchdowns	N/A
Longest Run	10, vs. Stonehill, 10/27/07
Return Yards	32, vs. Stonehill, 10/27/07
All-Purpose Yards	64, vs. Stonehill, 10/27/07
Tackles	2, vs. Bryant, 11/17/07