95   Brandon Potvin
	Class: RS Senior Hometown: Worcester, Mass. High School: Holy Name Catholic H.S. Height / Weight: 6-1 / 262 Position: DL Birthdate: 03/26/1991

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As a redshirt junior in 2012: Game-By-Game Statistics
Played in all 12 games ... Recorded ten tackles (2-8), 1.0 TFLs, and 1.0 sacks ... Had 1.0 sacks and a solo TFL vs. Buffalo (11/17).

As a redshirt sophomore in 2011:Game-By-Game Statistics

As a redshirt freshman in 2010 :Game-By-Game Statistics
• Hustling defensive end, who is starting at defensive end in second season at UMass after redshirt year in 2009. • Ten starts in 11 games played this season with 23 tackles and a sack and 1.5 TFLs.
• Equaled career-best with five stops at #15 James Madison (10/30).
• Career-best five tackles vs. #20 Richmond (10/16).
• Two tackles at Towson (10/2).
• First-career sack at Stony Brook (9/25), in limited action.
• Started at DE and made two tackles in his debut vs. William & Mary (9/4).
• Helped Holy Name Catholic High School in Worcester, Mass. to three Super Bowls and four league championships
• Had 4 tackles against Rhode Island (11/20)
• Finished his career with 298 total tackles: 136 solo and 162 assisted
As a freshman in 2009:Redshirt season.

Before UMass:Helped Holy Name Catholic High School in Worcester, Mass. to three Super Bowls and four league championships ... Was named to the Worcester Telegram & Gazette Super Team and Defensive MVP as well as the Central Mass Division I Defensive MVP after his final season ... Finished his career with 298 total tackles: 136 solo and 162 assisted ... Tallied 58 solo tackles and 48 assisted for a total of 106 tackles as a senior ... Caught nine passes for 217 yards and scored three touchdowns as a tight end.

Personal: Brandon M. Potvin ... Born March 26, 1991 ... Son of Brent and Angel Potvin ... Majoring in Kinesiology.

1. What was it like playing youth and/or high school football in your home town?
It was a great experience that made me into the player that I am today.

2. What is your favorite memory growing up in your home town?
Playing in front of my family and friends every week.

3. What is it like playing college football?
It's a dream come true to be able to continue to play the game that I love.

4. What were your thoughts when you learned that the rivalry, dubbed the Colonial Clash, would move to Gillette Stadium?
Very excited to experience playing on a pro field.

5. What advice would you give young players who have aspirations of playing college football?
If you love it, stick with it.

6. What do you enjoy the most of your college experience?
Playing with new teammates and great competition.

7. What do you plan to do upon graduating from college?
Step into the real world, get a job I love and raise a family; all that good stuff.