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At Stanford: Earned a starting berth last season at inside linebacker, but an injury forced him to miss the second half of the year ... Now healthy, Anthony is expected to again compete for a starting assignment and be a pivotal player for the Cardinal in 2001 ... Worked out in the spring at outside linebacker ... He played OLB in 1997 and '98 before being converted to the inside ... Fifth-year senior ... A redshirt in 1997, he was used in a reserve role in '98 and '99 before moving into the starting lineup in 2000 ... Should be one of the team's key players in 2001.
Coaches' Comments: "Anthony is a very talented football player. He runs well for his size and is a very intelligent football player. He can play both inside and outside linebacker. I think he can pass rush from a two-point stance as well as anyone we've had. I expect him to have an outstanding season in 2001."- defensive coordinator/LB coach Kent Baer
The 2000 Season:Began the season as one of the Cardinal's starters at inside linebacker ... He started the first five games of the season and played in just six before an injury forced him to miss five of the final six games of the year ... He registered 17 total tackles, including four for loss ... Had a season-high five tackles, including two for loss, vs. Arizona ... Recorded four tackles, including one for loss, vs. San Jose State ... A key player in Stanford's defensive scheme, his injury was a big loss for the Cardinal over the second half of the season.
The 1999 Season: Moved from outside to inside linebacker ... Used in a reserve role and on special teams ... Registered eight total tackles ... Backup long snapper.
The 1998 Season: Recorded six total tackles as a reserve outside linebacker and member of special teams ... Earned his first varsity letter.The 1997 Season: Redshirted the season as a true freshman.
In High School: Came on strong his senior season after an injury limited his playing time during his junior season ... Named to SuperPrep's All-Farwest team after recording 18 quarterback sacks, two blocked kicks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception for Morse High School in San Diego ... Started at outside linebacker and center as a senior ... Also named First-Team All-CIF and All-League as a linebacker following his senior season ... Selected to the county All-Academic Team ... Played in only six games his junior season due to injury ... Still managed to record seven sacks while starting at outside linebacker and center ... Competed in the shot put and discus for his HS track team ... Placed second in the discus in the CIF Championships as a junior.
Personal Information: Psychology major.
Gabriel's Career Statistics
| Year | UT | AT | TT | Sack/Yds | TFL/Yds | Int |
| 1998 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 0/0 | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 0/0 | 4/23 | 0 |
| Totals | 21 | 10 | 31 | 0/0 | 4/23 | 0 |