2009: Appeared in five games as reserve ... did not record any statistics.
2008: Did not play after joining team as a walkon ... received team[apos]s Verle H. Campbell Scout Team Award - Offense.
High School: All-state, all-area and all-conference as senior ... conference and team Most Valuable Player his senior season after rushing for more than 1,600 yards and 17 touchdowns ... amassed over 2,100 all-purpose yards as senior ... rushed for more than 1,000 yards and scored 11 touchdowns as junior ... coach was Dan Mortier ... also participated in baseball and track and field.
Personal: Given name is George Gianni Brigandi ... born Dec. 22, 1989 ... anthropology major ... enjoys fishing, swimming and baseball.