Player Bio of the Week : Sam Young

The freshman All-American returns as the second-most experienced player on the offensive line. After starting all 13 games last season at right tackle, (one of four returning players who started every game last year), he became the first Notre Dame freshman to start the season opener on the offensive line since freshmen regained eligibility in 1972. Sam logged 292:17 of playing time.

High School/Personal: Sam, who graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., was a first-team offensive lineman on USA Today prep All-America squad. He was rated the top lineman and one of 16 candidates for Parade All-America High School Player of the Year award. He was the Gatorade Player of the Year for 2005 for the state of Florida, and was ranked as high at #10 on various top 100 lists. Sam helped Aquinas to 4,606 total offensive yards as well as 3,040 regular-season rushing yards during '05 season. His team finished 10th on USA Today Super 25 list of top prep teams nationally. He didn't allow a sack during his junior or senior year in high school. Born June 24, 1987, enrolled in Mendoza College of Business, one mean S.O.B. (und.cstv.com)

What a man. It gives me a good feeling knowing that he'll be eating jerseys on the other side of the ball now that he has a year of experience under his belt.

What to Expect Sept. 1: Sam will be up against talented left DE Adamm Oliver. An All-ACC end last year, Oliver is a two-year starter with 29 career starts including 26 in a row. An outstanding run-stopper who can also play inside, he has 138 career tackles including 22.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks and three fumble recoveries.