Cougar Athletics
31 NAIA National Championships
99 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: Junior Rick Myra returns to the program battling for a significant role in the Cougar offensive backfield ... Has experience in the system.

2007: Came on strong during the second half of his 2007 sophomore season and made his collegiate debut, appearing in 5 of the Cougars' final 6 games ... Rushed for 51 yards on 18 carries ... Had 6 carries in each of the Cougars' final 2 games ... Had a season-best 20-yard run.

2006: Did not get into any of the Cougars' 10 games during the 2006 season.

2005: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach John Karpowicz at Glenbard West High in Glen Ellyn, Ill. ... As a 2004 senior rushed for 1,012 yards on 177 carries with 12 TDs ... Named All-West Suburban Conference, team offensive MVP, and team's most improved ... Registered single-game bests of 240 rushing yards on 30 carries with 3 TDs.

PERSONAL: Born June 14, 1986 in Chicago, Ill., to Harold (publisher) and Jeanette Myra ... Has 3 brothers (Todd, Greg, Josh) and 2 sisters (Michelle, Lindsey) ... Majoring in business and would like to go into the restaurant business after graduation.

YEAR   G-GS   C   Yds   Avg   TD   LG  
2006            did not play             
2007   5-0   18   51    2.8   0    20