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2013 Football Roster

71 Nick Bear

  • Position Long snapper
  • Height 5-11
  • Weight 220
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Lakewood, Calif.

Biography

Jaguar Highlights: Will compete for the position of long snapper once again ... Part of the Blue squad that won the annual spring game, 33-24.

As A Junior (2012): Appeared in each of the last seven contests ... Credited with an assist in his season debut, a double-overtime victory over Florida Atlantic.

As A Sophomore (2011): Contributed to USA’s field goal/PAT and punt units in each of the last three contests of the season.

As A Redshirt Freshman (2010): Made 10 appearances, serving as the team’s long snapper for both field goals and punts ... Credited with a solo special teams tackle in Nicholls State victory.

As A Freshman (2009): Took part in all seven victories, handling long-snapping duties for both the field goal and punt units.

High School Highlights: Helped lead Mayfair High to four straight conference championships ... Efforts helped the Monsoons finish as the California Interscholastic Federation runner-up his senior season ... Recorded two catches for 29 yards his final year.

Personal: Full name is Nicholas Keita Bear ... Born March 4, 1991, in Long Beach, Calif. ... Son of Dave and Shirley Bear ... Middle of three children ... Favorite movie is “Animal House” ... Favorite books are “Catch 22,” “Catcher In The Rye” and “Grapes Of Wrath” ... Favorite musical artists are Bob Marley and Jack Johnson ... Enjoys surfing in his free time ... Would like to work with the FBI ... Also recruited by Louisiana-Lafayette ... Majoring in criminal justice.

Statistics

Season:
2013

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Historical Player Information

  • 71

    2009Freshman

    Long snapper
    5'11" 210 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2010Redshirt Freshman

    Long snapper
    5'11" 225 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2010-11Redshirt Freshman

    Long snapper
    5'11" 225 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2011Sophomore

    Long snapper
    5'11" 225 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2011-12Sophomore

    Long snapper
    5'11" 225 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2012Junior

    Long snapper
    5'11" 215 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2012-13Junior

    Long snapper
    5'11" 215 lbs
    71
  • 71

    2013Senior

    Long snapper
    5'11" 220 lbs
    71