Azusa Pacific University Athletics

THIS YEAR: An extremely quick sprinter, senior Darnell Dodson is strong in the short sprints and should prove to be valuable member in the relays ... Offers quality depth.

2007: Competed in his first-ever season of track & field ... Ran the third leg on the Cougars' 4x100 relay that advanced to the finals of the NAIA championships ... At the GSAC championships finished fourth in the 100 (11.18) and 200 (22.69).

FOOTBALL: Spent the past 2 seasons as a member of the Cougar football team ... As a 2007 senior running back, rushed for 218 yards over the course of 11 games ... Tallied a team-best 74-yard run for a TD vs. nationally-ranked MidAmerica Nazarene ... Also had 12 receptions for 70 yards ... Was a wide receiver in 2006.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach Kerry Crabb at Cypress (Calif.) High and put together an outstanding career ... Holds the school career records for most receptions (72), receiving yardage (977) and touchdown receptions (12) ... Did not run track in high school.

PERSONAL: Born July 7, 1984, in Long Beach, Calif. ... Mother is Karen Scott ... Has 1 brother (Erik) ... Majoring in communications ... Would like to eventually be a fire fighter ... Also played football at Cypress Community College.