Bryant University

As a grad student: Emerged as the starting punter in his first season with the Bulldogs ... Averaged 31.3 yards per punt with a long of 47 ... Placed seven inside the opponent's 20-yard line ... Averaged 34.2 yards per punt vs. Wagner on Sept. 24, pinning the Seahawks inside their 20 twice ... Averaged a season-best 37 yards per punt vs. Saint Francis (PA) on Nov. 12.

Before Bryant: A three-year varsity letterwinner in football, basketball and lacrosse ... Earned all conference honors in football in both of his junior and senior seasons ... Captained his basketball team in his senior year.

Personal: The son of Lora and Daniel Lane, Brendan Lane was born on June 15, 1988 ... Has one sister, Shannon ... Father played football at Duke University ... Grandfather played football at Villanova ... Sister currently plays lacrosse at Villanova.