2012: Will redshirt as a transfer from Colgate. 2011: At Colgate, played two games. Was 7-11 passing for 65 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Rushed once for a one-yard loss. HIGH SCHOOL: Times Union All-Area First Team member in 2009 and 2010... Named Third-Team All-State in 2010... Completed 114 of 234 passes for 1,672 yards and 19 touchdowns in 2010.
We have two players listed at #7. They're both interesting, so I'll put them both in.
#7 Collin Ramirez
Position: QB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 205
Class: Junior
Hometown: Red Bluff, CA
High School: Red Bluff
Coach Burton says: “Everything has been said about how he broke Aaron Rodgers’ records but the thing that really sets him apart is, he has very good athleticism, but he is also very accurate.”
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Completed 60.7% of his passes last season for 2,218 yards… threw 30 touchdown passes, breaking the Butte JC record held by Aaron Rodgers... named first team All-NorCal Conference and All-California Region I... was the team captain and Most Valuable Player.
Competed in football and basketball at Red Bluff High School... named All-League in football... earned honorable mention in basketball.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son Debbie and Ralph Ramirez... born Dec. 3, 1990... has one brother, Garin, and one sister, Jessalyn... majoring in Physical Activity and Exercise... his hobby is coaching kids in his hometown... would like to go into the medical field.
#7 Marquis Jackson
Position: DE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 260
Class: Senior
Hometown: Northridge, CA
High School: Birmingham
Marquis Jackson feature - 8/13/12
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played two years at Texas Southern then transferred to Portland State during the summer... was a key player on the Tigers’ defense... named first team All-Southwest Athletic Conference in 2010 and 2011... member of the 2010 SWAC Champion team... started all 11 games in 2011, making 50 tackles with 18.5 tackles for loss, six sacks, five pass breakups, three forced fumbles and a blocked kick... in 2010, he played in 12 games, making 61 tackles, 16 tackles for loss, seven sacks, six pass breakups, two forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a safety.
Competed one season at College of Canyons where he was a teammate of current Vikings Khalil Bass and Jeremy Boone.
Attended Birmingham High School in the San Fernando Valley... an All-Conference performer.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Jodie and Robin Jackson... born January 11, 1990... has a brother, Malik, and a sister, Stara... hobbies are training, reading, playing video games and relaxing
#7 Dax Swanson
Position: DB
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185
Year: Senior
Hometown: Waco
High School: LaVega
Other College: Toledo
Experience: 2 Letters
SAM HOUSTON
Two-year starter as safety ... begins senior season tied for No. 5 in Bearkat career interceptions (10) with Charles Boyce (1988-91) and No. 3 in SHSU career interception return yards (199)
2011 -- Associated Press and College Sports.com third team All-America selection ... second team All-Southland Conference ... set a school record, led the Southland Conference and ranked No. 3 nationally with 8 interceptions ... picked off two interceptions in victories over Lamar and Southeastern Louisiana ... Southland "Defensive Player of the Week" after the Southeastern Louisiana win ... other interceptions came versus Central Arkansas, UTSA, SFA and Montana State ... credited with 49 tackles including season high of six in victory over SFA at Reliant Stadium
2010 -- Honorable mention All-Southland Conference selection ... played in all 11 games, starting the final eight contests ... totaled 34 tackles, eight pass break-ups .... posted two interceptions, returning the first for four yards against Northwestern State and the second for 78 yards at Central Arkansas ... season high of seven tackles against SFA and Texas State
TOLEDO
Played in 10 games, starting once, in 2009 ... led team in pass break-ups with seven ...forced one fumble
WACO LAVEGA HIGH SCHOOL
Earned second team all-state honors as a cornerback and honorable mention selection as a wide receiver ... led the state in interceptions with 13 as a senior ... totaled 56 tackles and 20 pass break-ups ... led team to Class 3A state championship game ... leading receiver for the Pirates with 34 catches for 868 yards and seven TDs ... first-team all-district on both offense and defense ... Texas High School All-Star game selection ... member of state runner-up 4-100 relay team
7 - Joshua Armstrong
Year: Fr.
Position: DB
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Experience: RS
Hometown: Redlands, Calif.
Previous School: East Valley HS
2011 Season: Sat out the season as a redshirt.
High School: Graduated from Redlands East Valley HS in 2011…was named to the CIF all-Inland Division and first team all-Citrus Belt League as a senior… tallied 31 tackles as a senior while helping the team to an 8-3 record…the Wildcats won CBL titles his final two seasons…had six interceptions as a senior and 14 during his career to set school records…picked off three passes against Redlands…also earned all-CBL honors in track.
Personal: Has yet to declare a major...parents are Robert Armstrong and Naomi Rodriguez.