Furman: Candidate for playing time at nose guard, where he will provide reserve duty to returning All-Southern Conference performer Michael Burant and projected backup Brant Glover...saw increased playing time in spring practice due to Burant's absence following shoulder surgery...posted the seventh best power clean in spring testing with a lift of 341 pounds. 2003 -- Awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2003 graduate of Eastside High School...started every game of his four-year varsity career despite playing for three different head coaches...registered action as a fullback, offensive lineman, defensive lineman, linebacker, and placekicker...was a two-time all-county and all-state selection...served as team captain his junior and senior seasons...was named to The Gainesville Sun Super 11 squad in 2002 and to the Platinum Prospects All-North Florida team in 2001...was also a standout member of the weightlifting and track & field teams...set a new school record in the clean and jerk...specialized in both shot put and discus.

Personal: Full name is Aude Lutrell Alford...son of Aude and Keren Alford...born September 25, 1984, in Gainesville, Florida...undeclared major.