2007: Played in all 11 games with eight starts ... posted 39 tackles ... three INTs on the year ... averaged 19.5 yards on KOR ... posted seven tackles against The Citadel and Arkansas.
Recorded the second-fastest 40-time in the spring, 4.5 ... Registered the team’s top broad jump and best vertical jump of 130 inches and 39 inches respectively.
2006: Saw action in all 11 games and drew one start ... Start came at free safety against Appalachian State ... Totaled 18 tackles with 13 solo stops ... Credited with two tackles and one assist in UTC debut in win at Tennessee Tech ... Set season high with five hits, all solos, in victory over Georgia Southern ... Tallied four tackles at The Citadel and four versus Appalachian State.
2005: Was not able to compete in game situations because of an ankle injury ... Worked with the defensive backs and the scout team ... Transferred to UTC from Purdue in the preseason.
PURDUE UNIVERSITY: Moved from defensive back to running back in 2004 ... Did not see game action ... Joined team as a walkon in 2003 ... Coached at Purdue by Joe Tiller.
LAWRENCE CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL: First-Team All-State honoree as a high school senior ... Rushed for 520 yards and nine touchdowns while recording 88 tackles and one interception ... Caught 11 passes for 187 yards ... Prep Star All-American nominee as junior ... Coached at Lawrence Central by Tim Barthil ... Also participated in track and field, qualifying for state finals in four events as senior.
Brandon Jamel Golder ... Born March 24, 1985 ... Majoring in Psychology.
