Fast-rising running back who turned heads this spring ... caught eye of new head coach Bobby Ross with talent and versatility ... made immediate impact at both fullback and running back positions in Ross' newly installed two-back offensive alignment ... capable of handling either position ... broke spring drills listed as starter at fullback ... powerful performer who gives team needed inside punch ... bruising runner who can be punishing blocker ... provides exciting receiving threat out of backfield ... shifty in open field ... possesses ability to make defenders miss ... deceptively quick ... received valuable seasoning ... expected to shoulder much greater role in fall ... one of Army's most improved players this spring ... developing impact player ... letterman.
2003: Did not miss a contest, appearing in all 13 games ... registered first career start against TCU in only turn of year with lead cast ... finished third on the team with 91 rushing yards ... garnered 29 carries ... also pulled down 12 receptions for 50 yards ... enjoyed strongest rushing day in season finale versus Navy ... amassed 29 yards on six carries opposite Mids ... recorded lone rushing touchdown of season against Rutgers ... scampered five yards to paydirt in that outing ... emerged as dangerous receiving threat immediately ... caught season-high five passes for 15 yards in opener versus Connecticut ... snared two aerials versus both Rutgers and Louisville ... one of five freshmen to earn varsity letters.
High School: Named to All-Heisman Team (one of 22 best players in tri-state area) as a senior at Greenwich High in Greenwich, Conn. ... played for head coach Rich Albonico ... helped grid squad to state championship game appearance ... all-conference choice ... lettered once in football ... earned additional varsity letter in track and field after transferring from Roanoke Rapids High in Roanoke Rapids, N.C. ... earned three varsity letters each in football and track and field at Roanoke Rapids ... also awarded two letters in basketball ... tabbed all-region in track ... earned all-conference plaudits in football and track ... helped program win two straight conference championships.
Personal: Born March 29, 1985 ... given name is Tielor Decorrus Robinson ... mother's name is Sandra Robinson ... uncle, Cedric Jones, lettered in football at Duke University and was named an All-American in 1981 ... Cedric went on to play for the New England Patriots of the National Football League from 1982 through 1990 ... major is undeclared.
