2009 (Freshmen): Appeared in 2 games for the Bulldogs, registering his first career tackle vs. Southern Connecticutt...Also had 4 tackles, 3 solo vs. Fordham.

HIGH SCHOOL: Starting defensive end, linebacker and tight end at Glastonbury High School ... Team went 13-0 in 2008 winning the state championship ... Named First Team All-State as a senior and Second Team All-State as a junior ... Two-time All Central Connecticut Conference selection ... Had 122 tackles as a senior ... Recorded nine sacks, seven forced fumbles and one interception ... Hauled in seven touchdowns as a tight end ... Four-year letterwinner in football and basketball ... Three-time Honor Roll ... Member of Key Club and Host Student.

PERSONAL: Born on may 30, 1991 ... Son of John & Annmarie Pinone ... Father John played basketball at Villanova from 1979-83 where he was a Third Team All-American and three-time All-Big East selection ... He was a third round draft pick of the Atlanta Hawks in 1983 ... One brother, Luke ... Two sisters, Liz and Catherine.