| Scott Wilks |
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2004 (Junior):
Played in all 12 games ... saw the majority of his playing time on special teams ... recorded a solo tackle against Kent State.
2003 (Sophomore):
Saw action in all 12 games, primarily as a special teams player ... finished the season with three tackles ... recorded one solo stop against Kent State and Western Michigan ...credited with a tackle in the win over Akron.
2002 (Freshman):
Saw action in 10 games as a reserve linebacker and special teams player ... credited with seven tackles on the season.
2001:
Redshirted, did not play ... ran the scout team offense as a quarterback for much of the season.
High School:
Was a four-year letter winner for coach George Quarles at Maryville High ... also lettered in basketball for two years ... credited with 90 solo tackles and 14 assists during his season season ... had one tackle for loss and seven interceptions, one of which he returned for a touchdown ... also caused two fumbles, recovered two fumbles and had six pass break ups. On the offensive side of the ball he was 26-of-60 passing for 320 yards and two touchdowns ... had 38 rushing attempts for 139 yards and two scores ... recorded 30 receptions for 338 yards and five TDs and he had 32 punt returns for 516 yards and a touchdown ... helped his team to state titles in 1998 and 2000 ... during his career he had 144 solo tackles and 49 assists ... recorded 10 interceptions and had six tackles for loss ... offensively he threw for 658 yards, ran for 288 yards, had 815 receiving yards and averaged 33.5 yards on 42 punts ... scored or passed for 27 touchdowns in his career including a school-record five TD passes in a single game in 1999 ... he was a two-time all-county, all-region and All-East Tennessee pick ... was honorable mention all-state as a junior and first team all-state as a defensive back as a senior ... selected to play in the Tennessee-Kentucky All-Star Game.
Personal:
Full name is Scott Winters Wilks ... born on March 19, 1982 ... son of Phil and Lisa Wilks ... has two brothers, Matt (27) and Trent (9), and two sisters, Lindy (25) and Amy (17) ... his grandfather, Herndon Wilks, played football at Marshall in 1934-35 and his dad played at Marshall in 1968 ... his uncle, Mark Wilks, played football at North Carolina State ... majoring in physical education 5-12.
