2012 Football
Roster
Alex Dennison
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 246
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Irwin, PA
- High School:
- Norwin
Hoof Prints: Originally a quarterback, moved to tight end midway through the 2010 season...the winning attitude attracted him to Buffalo.
Junior (2012): Played in all 12 games and started four... had six catches for 64 yards on the season... had three receptions for 21 yards at Georgia (9/1)... had catches against Morgan State (9/8), Miami (OH) (11/3) and Massachusetts (11/17).
Sophomore (2011): In his first full season at tight end, he recorded five catches for 75 yards and a touchdown... took a pass 57 yards for the score on the team’s first offensive play of the game against Stony Brook (9/10)... hauled in a career-best three catches that went for 17 total yards against Akron (11/19).
Redshirt Freshman (2010): Used his athleticism to offer the Buffalo coaching staff flexibility, seeing time at quarterback, tight end and coverage specialist on kickoffs and punt returns... Served as backup quarterback for the early part of the season, totaling four completions for 30 yards... excelled at running at the quarterback position, gaining 59 yards on the ground and a 5.9 yards per carry average... had three total tackles and found an increased role on special teams as the season progressed.
Freshman (2009): Redshirted in his first season at Buffalo.
High School: A three-year letterwinner for head coach Don Conwell at Norwin High School...his first season as a starter he threw for 1,310 yards, 17 TDs and led Norwin to a 7-4 record...named All-Conference, East Elite and Pittsburgh Fab 22 his senior year...a three sport athlete for the Knights, he also competed on the basketball and volleyball teams.
