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2002: Snapped for a special teams unit that was a perfect 40 of 40 on extra point attempts … Illini were also effective in 74 percent of its field goals, making 14 of 19 … Also recorded six solo tackles … Named Academic All-Big Ten.
Junior College: Earned two letters as a long snapper and tight end at the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, Calif. … Averaged 17 yards per catch on 27 receptions as a sophomore … Earned first-team all-conference … Recorded 17 catches as a freshman … Had 18 special teams tackles on punt coverage team … Punt team forced 24 fair catches in 2001 … Team won the 2001 WSC Bowl game … Junior college coach was Chuck Lyon.
High School: Led Killian Senior High School team in receptions and earned all-city honors.
Personal: Full given name is Michael Anthony Gomez … Born April 23, 1982 in Miami, Fla. … The son of Carl Gomez and the late Annette Alvers … Brother, Carl Jr., was a punter at Iowa State from 1997-2001 and uncle, Steve Alvers, was a tight end and long snapper for the Buffalo Bills and New York Giants … Majoring in speech communications … Plans to pursue a career in coaching … A high school honor roll student … Enjoys playing basketball.
