P.J. Mahone

Liberty

Sep 13 (Sat)

5 p.m.

Height:
5-11
Weight:
201
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Elyria, Ohio
High School:
Elyria

2008: Played and started in all 12 games ... led the team with 95 tackles ... was second on the team with three interceptions and third with seven pass breakups ... had a career-high 14 tackles versus Eastern Michigan ... had 10 tackles versus Northern Illinois, Buffalo and Toledo ... had three pass breakups versus Kent State ... had interceptions versus NIU, Kent State and Toledo. 2007: Second-team All-MAC ... Played in 12 games, making six starts ...was third on the team with 90 tackles ... led the MAC with seven interceptions ... had 220 yards worth of return yards in those interceptions, a 31.2 yard average ... had two interceptions in three different games, (Western Kentucky, Akron and Toledo) all BGSU wins ... was named MAC Defensive Player of the Week twice, following a 10 tackle, two interception performance versus Akron and Toledo... forced two fumbles ... had five games with double-digit tackle performances ...had a career-best 12 tackles versus Ohio ... his seven interceptions are tied for third in school history, while his 220 return yards are the most in the BGSU record books. 2006: Played in nine games including two starts ... made first collegiate start against Wisconsin ... had a career high eleven tackles with eight solo against Wisconsin ... picked had at least three tackles against Buffalo (6), Temple (3), Miami (3) and Toledo (3) ... recorded a tackle for a one yard loss against Miami ... broke up passes against Buffalo and Miami. High School: A 2006 graduate of Elyria High School ... a three-year letterwinner for the Pioneers ... named All-District Offensive Player of the Year, All-County Player of the Year and MVP of the Pioneer Conference as a senior ... racked up 1,374 yards rushing and 760 yards receiving with 30 touchdowns in 2005 ... also a three-year letterwinner for the baseball squad ... coached by Mark Solis. Personal: Full name is James Edward Mahone ... son of James and Lisa Mahone ... born on July 23, 1988.