2005: Played in every game as the team's long snapper...snapped 74 times for Mike Brown who averaged 38.8 yards per punt...snapped 10 times for field goal attempts, just two were blocked...also had 17 PAT snaps, all but one was successful.

2004: Served as the team's long snapper...recorded two assists, both against Troy...ended the year by earning the team's most improved award...part of a unit that connected with 31 PATs and 20 of 28 field goals, just four were blocked.

2003: Member of the squad working with a kicking staff that did not have a punt or kick blocked...redshirted season.

2002: Played an instrumental role following injuries to center and long snapper.

High School: Played for Coach Gazzilo at Nova High School...three-sport athlete (football, wrestling and track, serving as team captain in latter two sports).

Personal: Biology major...son of Carl and Jeanne Akerblom...born Feb. 9, 1983 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.