| Kyle Ashby |
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Sophomore
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| Hometown:
Lake Jackson, Texas
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| High School:
Brazoswood
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| Height / Weight:
6-1 / 235
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| Position:
DS
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| Experience:
So.-1L*
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Second-year long snapper ... three-year player at left tackle and center at Brazoswood High School.
FRESHMAN (2012)
Played in the first 12 games as the long snapper on punts ... helped the team average 40.8 yards in net punting which ranks No. 4 in the FBS ... also handled snaps on PAT/FG in the season opener vs. New Mexico and serves as the backup at that spot.
HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Dean De-Atley at Brazoswood High School ... three-year letterman ... earned first team all-state academic as a senior ... helped the Buccaneers go 18-16 ... went into the fourth round of Texas High School Football playoffs his sophomore year ... two-year letterman in wrestling ... second in district for wrestling his junior year.
PERSONAL
Born in Beaumont, Texas ... majoring in petroleum engineering ... was involved with his church youth group ... enjoys fishing ... spent most of childhood in Longview, Texas before moving to Lake Jackson ... son of Kevin and Betty Ann Ashby ... sibling to Katy (10).
THE ASHBY FILE
Favorite thing about Texas football: Its legacy and all of the traditions
After my football career is over, I hope to: Be a petroleum engineer
The biggest influence on me as a football player: My father
If I were to play another sport it would be: Basball, its an "American Pastime"
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music
Favorite movie(s): The Muppets Movie
Worst movie: Twilight
Favorite sports movie(s):Blindside
Favorite TV show: The Big Bang Theory
Favorite music group/singer: Casting Crowns
Favorite vehicle: 1987 GMC Sierra 1500 Pickup Truck
Favority cartoon character: Scooby-Doo
