University of South Alabama Athletics

Birmingham-Southern Highlights (2012): On the roster his freshman year as the Panthers finished 7-3 overall, which included a 3-1 record in the Southern Athletic Association.

High School Highlights: Prepped at Beauregard High, earning letters in football, basketball and track ... Helped the Hornets go 10-2 following a victory in the first round of the state 4A playoffs as a senior.

Personal: Full name is Christopher Ryan McConnell ... Born Sept. 9, 1993, in Opelika, Ala. ... Son of Larry and Sheila McConnell ... Favorite movie is “Black Hawk Down” ... Favorite book is “The Old Man and The Sea” ... Favorite teams are the Miami Heat and Baltimore Ravens ... Favorite athletes are LeBron James and Calvin Johnson ... Enjoys fishing, hunting and playing basketball in his spare time ... Major is professional health sciences.