Northern Illinois University Athletics

Scoop: First-Team All-Stater on undefeated USA Today National High School and Florida Class 5A state champions (2005). All-State and All-America wrestler. Tall, mobile, agile, southpaw QB with underclassman experience at LB. 'Billy[apos]s a great competitor and a good leader. He has a good demeanor for a quarterback. He[apos]s a tough kid. He can let things roll off him and focus on the job at hand,' said Lakeland head coach Bill Castle. Prep: Named team captain and MVP, First-Team All-District 8, First-Team All-Region 2, First-Team All-Polk County, and First-Team Florida Sports Writers Association Class 5A All-State on 15-0 USA Today national kingpin and Florida High School Athletic Association state titlist as senior. Hit 91-of-157 passes for 1,260 yards, two PATs passes, 14 TDs, and two interceptions, plus added 441 rushing yards and eight TDs on 80 carries (2005). Selected MVP of Califlorida Bowl all-star game (12-31-05). Directed LHS attack that generated 406 yards on 61 plays (completed 3-of-12 passes for 70 yards, 56-yard long-gainer, and one TD) in 39-10 triumph in state championship game vs. Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas (12-9-05). Played WLB (44 tackles) and back-up QB (10-of-19 passes for 145 yards) on 15-0 state, district, and region champions as junior (2004). Lettered in football (4) and wrestling (3). Gained All-State mat status by placing fifth in state Class 3 (Large School) meet in 160-pound bracket as soph and produced 121-20 career mark in wrestling (2002-05). Two-time AAU Greco-Roman All-America. National Honor Society member. Personal: Born in Mainz, Germany. Birthdate (Age): 4/4/88 (18). Major: Liberal Arts & Sciences.