9 Phil Yarberough
Class: Senior Hometown: Lebanon, Pa. High School: Lebanon Height / Weight: 6-3 / 190 Position: SE Experience: 3L

One of the premier receivers in the Patriot League...begins the 2000 season in 10th place all-time in Lafayette history with 83 pass receptions.

1999: Earned second-team All-Patriot League honors and a spot on the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll...the Leopards’ leading receiver with 50 receptions for 651 yards and four touchdowns...his 50 receptions tied him for fourth all-time in Lafayette history for most receptions in a season...earned team receiver MVP honors...in the Leopards’ win over Dartmouth, he caught seven passes for a season-high 143 yards...made a season-best nine receptions for 81 yards and two touchdowns at Lehigh.

1998: Earned District II Academic All-America honors...finished second on the team in receiving yards...caught the season’s longest pass, a 54-yard reception vs. Brown...sidelined for the Towson game with bruised ribs...top performance of the season was at Colgate when he caught three passes for 69 yards, including a 25-yard touchdown reception. 1997: Started two games...one of just six Leopard rookies to earn a varsity letter...earned team receivers most valuable player honors...his 22.6 yards per reception average led the squad...scored his first collegiate touchdown at Army...caught the longest pass of the season — a 53-yard connection at Holy Cross.

AT LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL: A two-sport letterwinner, playing wide receiver and outside linebacker on the football team and forward on the basketball team...earned All-County and second-team All-League honors on the gridiron...caught 60 passes and scored eight touchdowns in his career.

PERSONAL: Economics and Business major...son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry K. Yarberough...born 6/6/79.