Why Lehigh? “I chose to attend Lehigh because it allows me to play football on a very competitive level along with earning a degree from a prestigious institution.”

On Coach Coen: “Coach Coen is very enthusiastic about his job, his players, and about the game of football.  He knows so much about the game and does not hesitate to share his knowledge with his players or coaches.”

On being a part of the Lehigh football experience: “Lehigh Football is all about tradition and carrying on the tradition built by past players. It is an honor to wear Lehigh across my chest every Saturday and continue to carry on the Lehigh Football tradition.”

Player profile … Team Captain … expected to challenge for starting tailback job … bruising runner who possesses decent speed … as a junior … missed nearly the entire season with a leg injury … rushed for a career-high 128 yards on 24 carries in win over Georgetown … scored two touchdowns vs. Hoyas and added one more vs. archrival Lafayette … threw one pass against Lafayette for 24 yards … member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll … as a sophomore … played in all 11 games … rushed for 336 yards and five touchdowns … rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns against Holy Cross (Oct. 28) …as a freshman … saw action in ten games in 2005, mostly on special teams … had six carries for 13 total yards … recipient of the Nick Timko Offensive Scout Team MVP award … transfer from the University of Richmond … in secondary school … first team AAAA all-state selection … Wyoming Valley Conference MVP … three-time first team all-conference … two-time team captain … holds school records for most career rushing yards and TD scored … holds school single game mark for rushing … member of National Honors Society

Personal:  Son of Matthew and Anna Marie McGowan … has three siblings: sisters Charisa (23) and Lacie (18), and one brother, Gavin (6).