No. 28 – Nicholas Armesto
THIS YEAR: Senior Nick Armesto is expected to contend for a starting berth at cornerback ... Is a physically gifted player who can make spectacular plays ... Gives the Cougars good size on the perimeter and can defend larger wide receivers ... Could prove to be an impact player on defense as the season unfolds.
2008 (junior): Came off the bench in the first 6 games of the season before an injury ended his campaign ... Tallied a pair of solo tackles in the process, one each against West Texas A&M and Wisconsin-La Crosse.
JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played 2 seasons in the secondary for state power El Camino College in Torrance, Calif. ... Was a member of the Warriors' 2005 national bowl championship and 2006 state championship teams that were a combined 23-3 during Armesto's 2 seasons ... Appeared in 6 games as a 2006 sophomore, collecting 9 tackles in the process, before an injury eneded his season ... As a 2005 freshman given the team's Freshman Warrior Award as a free safety after tallying 21 tackles, 4 pass deflections and 2 interceptions.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for head coach Mike Walsh at San Pedro (Calif.) High ... Doubled as a wide receiver and free safety ... As a 2004 senior named Marine League defensive MVP after garnering first-team all-league recognition ... Also collected all-city first team honors ... As a 2003 junior earned all-league honorable mention as a defensive back.
PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1987, in San Pedo, Calif. ... Parents are Ron (longshoreman) and Sylvia (teacher's assistant) Armesto ... Is the youngest of 4 children with a brother (Joe) and 2 sisters (Jina, Angela) ... Majoring in psychology and would like to be a child therapist.
ARMESTO at AZUSA PACIFIC Year G-GS Solo As't Tackles TFL Sack Int PD FC FR 2008 6-0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
