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At Stanford: Will battle for increased playing time both as an outside linebacker and on special teams ... Still has four years of eligibility remaining ... Could be in position to compete for a starting job in the future.
The 2004 Season: Did not play in 2004 as a true freshman outside linebacker.
In High School: Three-sport star from Buena Vista High School in Colorado ... One of the state's top scholar-athletes in football, basketball and track for four years ... In football, he played both tight end and defensive end ... He recorded 12 catches for 172 yards and two touchdowns while also registering 34 solo tackles and two quarterback sacks his senior season ... In basketball, he led his team to four straight league championships ... Competed in the sprints and hurdles in track while helping his team win the league title three straight years ... Member of the state champion 4x100 relay team in 2003 ... Also placed third in the state in the 4x200 relay in '03 ... Placed first in the regional and competed in the state meet in the 4x200 relay and 110 hurdles in 2004 ... Earned First-Team Academic All-State honors for four years in football, basketball and track.
Personal Information:Member of the National Honor Society ... Undeclared major.
Getting To Know: John Solder
Nickname: Sunshine
I would describe myself as a person as (one or two words): Laid-back, Fun
What people don't know about me is: I'm really shy
The reason I love football is: Legal assault
For me to improve as a person, I need to: Be more attentive
My favorite pre-game ritual is: Listening to music
The teammate I admire the most is: Alston
A friend from another college football team is: Tommy Hill, CSU
Since coming to Stanford, I have learned: There is still a lot to learn
The best thing about Stanford is: Great people
My least favorite class at Stanford is: IHUM
What sets Stanford apart from other college football programs?: Nobody else can compete on a high athletic level and keep up the academics like Stanford
The athlete I admire most is: Herman Maier, an incredible skier and athlete
The person I admire most is: My parents
If I could spend a day with anyone, it would be: My grandfathers, I never got the chance to meet them
The three people in history I admire most are: Gandhi, Ali, and all of the US soldiers that have served to protect our freedom
Best book I have read: Shel Silverstein
Favorite food: too many to list
Least Favorite food: anything without flavor
If I had to cook all of my meals, I'd probably survive on: Anything I want, I love cooking
My ultimate SportsCenter highlight would be: Winning the national championship
Favorite musical group or performer: 311
If I were not playing college football, I would be: sleeping
After my Stanford career, I'd like to be remembered as: A hard worker
The best advice I ever received was: Don't be afraid to fail
The person who had the greatest influence on my life: My parents
One moment in history I wish I could have seen: The Lewis and Clark expedition
The place I'd most like to visit: New Zealand
Hobbies: Skiing, Kayaking, Hiking, Online Games, Sleep
Ten years from now, I'd like to be: Alive and Happy
My advice to youngsters: Believe
My most prized possession: My body
If I won $1 million, I would: Live as a ski and raft bum
Last Updated: July 5, 2005