THIS YEAR: Junior Sal Gutierrez is a hard-hitting junior college transfer who is expected to compete for a starting position ... Good athlete who is known for his tenacity.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons for head coach Mike Clemens at Sacramento (Calif.) City College ... As a 2007 sophomore, appeared in 9 of the Panthers' 10 games ... Was fifth on the team with 37 tackles, which included 6 for loss ... Also had an interception for the 4-6 Panthers ... Intercepted a pass and blocked a field goal in the Panthers' 41-39 victory at Diablo Valley.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for Pete McFadden at Tokay High in Lodi, Calif. ... As a 2005 senior was named Tri-City League defensive MVP after setting a school season-record with 174 tackles (96) solo in just 10 games ... Broke the school single-game record with 26 tackles vs. West High ... Tallied 13 tackles, 1 interception and a blocked punt in a victory over Edison High ... As a 2004 junior recorded 60 tackles (24 solo) ... Also lettered 3 seasons in varsity basketball (guard), 2 in track & field and 1 in swimming.
PERSONAL: Born July 11, 1987, in Stockton, Calif. ... Parents are Salvador and Anna Gutierrez ... Has 3 sisters (Yessenia, Priscila, Selinda) ... Majoring in exercise & sport science ... Would like to be a physical therapist ... An excellent student, was a scholar-athlete all 4 years of high school and made the honor roll for 4 semesters in junior college ... Enjoys snowboarding, wakeboarding and camping.
