AT NKU: Enters his third year with the Norse…good athlete who will contend for playing time behind the plate. 2006: Appeared in 16 games...hit .238 with three doubles and nine runs batted in. 2005: Saw action in 10 games and started eight times...batted .143 with one home run.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2004 graduate of Tates Creek High School.

PERSONAL: Born on March 3, 1986…son of Rick and Teresa Rushing.