Instinctive defensive back with nose for football ... features exciting "play-making" ability ... possesses excellent size and quickness ... hard-hitting free safety ... packs wallop from back line ... put forth solid spring showing ... strong in run support ... continues to gain vital seasoning ... owns bright future in "Black, Gold and Gray" ... expected to scrap for playing time behind starter Dhyan Tarver at free safety position.
2003: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: All-state selection at Naperville North High in Naperville, Ill. ... played for head coach Larry McKeon ... two-time all-conference choice ... two-year letterwinner ... two-year starter ... all-area honoree at free safety ... voted conference's defensive player of the year as a senior ... graduated as school's interception leader on season (8) and career levels (16) ... lettered twice in track and field as well ... specialized in sprint and hurdles events ... established new school records in both 50-yard and 200-meter dash events ... served as team captain in track and field as a senior.
Personal: Born Feb. 18, 1985 ... given name is Bryan Mark Vavruska ... parents' names are Mark and Donna Vavruska ... paternal grandfather, Fred Vavruska, served as Sergeant in U.S. Army during World War II and earned Purple Heart Award ... attended same high school as current National Football League running back Chris Brown ... major is undeclared.
