The tallest player in the Pirate program ... Expected to be a welcome addition to ECU's offensive line after sitting out a year in compliance with eligibility standards ... Was cleared to officially join the squad during the summer session ... Size, strength, quickness and mobility should allow for depth chart status at one of the tackle slots prior to season opener ... Hard work in classroom during off year enabled Honor Roll standing during spring semester. 2007: Did not play during initial year at East Carolina ... Officially signed with Skip Holtz' program in February, 2007. High School: A three-year starter on the defensive line for the Knights ... A two-way starter as a senior, experiencing action as the program's top tight end on the offensive side of the ball ... Selected to the all-area squad (second-team) as a defensive standout in 2006 ... Helped lead Northern Nash to a playoff appearance during junior campaign ... Promoted to varsity squad during Knights' playoff run as a freshman ... Coach was Richard Bunch ... A three-year starter at center for NNHS's basketball program who had a double-figure scoring average as a junior and senior ... Also earned three track and field letters as a discus and shot put thrower ... Finished fourth in the state shot put championships as a junior ... Overall, recorded the third-longest throw in the state at 48-10 in 2005. Personal: Full name is Steven Anthony Baker ... Born November 24, 1988 at Tarboro, N.C. ... Parents are Rene' Baker and LaMonte Blue ... Major is communications ... Lists fishing and bowling as hobbies of choice. |
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