Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: An outstanding newcomer to the Cougar offensive line, freshman Robby Palacios is expected to immediately compete for a starting berth ... Quite imposing and very strong ... Rated a strong run blocker and a good athlete ... Has a promising future.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 4 seasons of varsity football for head coach Tim Salter at Upland (Calif.) High ... Was a 2-time All-Baseline League honoree, earning defensive honors as a 2004 junior and offensive/defensive honors as a 2005 senior ... Also collected All-CIF recognition as a nose guard as a senior ... Named All-Inland Empire in 2005.

PERSONAL: Born March 10, 1988, in Montclair, Calif., to Phillip (manager) and Brenda (self employed) Palacios ... Majoring in business with a minor in psychology ... Enjoys paintball and power lifting ... Attended 1 semester each at Citrus College in Glendora, Calif., and NAIA member Pikeville (Ky.) College during the 2006-07 academic year.