Chris Barney
[edit] BiographyCAREER: Young offensive lineman who received valuable playing time in 2006 and started the regular-season finale...Huge player who has lots of potential and can play both tackle positions and could also play guard...Will compete for more playing time this season...Earned comparisons to a former Hurricanes lineman from Northwestern High School, Vernon Carey (now with the Miami Dolphins)...Moves well for his size, has long arms and a big frame...Quick off the ball and is equally talented at both run and pass blocking...Liberal arts major. 2006 (FRESHMAN): Played in six games, starting the final regular-season game against Boston College and most of the game before that at Virginia. Played both left and right tackle...Saw his first collegiate action as a reserve left tackle in the second half vs. Florida State...Played against Louisville, North Carolina and Maryland...Took over at left tackle in the second quarter at Virginia after Jason Fox dislocated his elbow, then made his first start at right tackle a week later vs. Boston College, playing the entire game...Did not play the bowl game. 2005 (REDSHIRT): Redshirted as a freshman, but served as a valuable member of the scout team. HIGH SCHOOL: Knowledgeable player who made the offensive adjustments for the line in high school...Graded out at 92 percent as a senior...Played in the postseason CaliFlorida Bowl...Member of the PrepStar Top 100 Dream Team...Rated the nation's No. 18 offensive tackle prospect by Rivals.com...Selected All-Dade County and ranked as the No. 7 prospect in Dade County by the Miami Herald, the No. 15 prospect in Florida by the Orlando Sentinel, a member of the Florida Times-Union Super 75, and the No. 32 prospect in the country by the Tampa Tribune...Chose Miami over North Carolina State, Kansas and Rutgers...Coached by Roland Smith. 2006 totals: 6 games, 1 start [edit] References[edit] Related Articles[edit] Recent Chris Barney ArmchairGM Stories
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