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Ht: 6-3
Wt: 255
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08/20/1983 |
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How acquired: Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent by the New England Patriots on May 8, 2007.
College: UAB
Began his UAB career at quarterback but was moved to linebacker and later to defensive end ... was plagued by injuries his sophomore and junior seasons ... stayed healthy for senior season ... redshirted
in 2002, Bissinger was moved from quarterback to defensive side prior to 2003 spring practice … was outstanding prep quarterback in metro-Atlanta area … has added more than 40 pounds to frame since arriving at UAB.
2006: Was regular among four senior rotation at defensive end ... saw action in all 12 contests and started one game during campaign, the season opener at Oklahoma ... registered 13 solo tackles during season ... also had three tackles for loss and a pair of sacks for minus 14 yards.
2005: Played in eight games as backup at defensive end position ... recorded season-high three tackles in win over Jacksonville State ... also had pair of tackles in contest vs. Southern Miss ... had 1.5
tackles for loss with stops against Rice, SMU and Memphis ... had a blocked punt in victory at Troy.
2004: Missed most of the season due to injury … played in three contests with his regular season-ending injury occurring in win at Cincinnati ... recorded three tackles against the Bearcats.
2003: Made move to defense during previous spring and made significant contribution in initial season in new role … played in 11 games during the season initially at linebacker but later at defensive end …
finished season with 34 overall tackles, including 21 solo hits … recovered one fumble (vs. Tulane) during the season … also had a pair of quarterback hurries and two pass break-ups. 2002: Was redshirted and did not see any action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Attended North Cobb High School where he was standout quarterback … passed for
1,765 yards and rushed for 971 yards as a senior … a two-year starter at QB, he accounted for 30 touchdowns …three-year letterman … also was team’s punter and recorded 40.0 yards per punt average
… led team to state playoffs in 2001 … was tabbed honorable mention all-state and first-team All-Cobb County … was selected his team’s MVP … coached by Bob Clark … also participated in baseball and track.
PERSONAL: Born Aug. 20, 1983 ... son of Harry and Jamie Bissinger ... a communication studies major.
bio courtesy UAB Athletics |
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