No. 2 – Oliver Petty
THIS YEAR: A promising running back, redshirt freshman Oliver Petty is likely to play a key role in the Cougar backfield ... Will be a second option to Chris Brown and offer a different look in the attack ... Combines strength and speed that allows him to break tackles and run away from defenders.
2008 (redshirt): Redshirted his first season with the Cougars, practicing with the team while attending classes at Azusa Pacific.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for head coach Peter Duffy at local power Rancho Verde High in Moreno Valley, Calif. ... Was a 2-time All-Inland Valley League second-team selection ... As a 2007 senior running back, rushed for 171 yards on just 4 carries in a 34-0 victory over Tustin High, scoring a pair of TDs on runs 96 and 71 yards ... As a 2006 junior rushed for 882 yards and averaged 110.3 rushing yards per game for the 9-3 Mustangs ... Led the Mustangs to a pair of league titles.
PERSONAL: Born April 15, 1990, in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are Oliver Petty and Rochelle Rodgers ... Has 4 brothers (Jay, Kenneth, Mike, Deaudre) and 4 sisters (Chereace, Tiereace, Offeace, Launesha) ... Has not declared a major.
