Furman: Veteran fullback who counts quality starting experience...emerged from spring practice listed as the backup to projected starter Brandon Berry...should provide quality depth at a critical position...has nine career rushing touchdowns...has battled injuries during his career...suffered a torn ligament in his lower right leg that required surgery and sidelined him for the second half of the 2002 campaign and for all of 2003 spring practice...ranked as the seventh strongest player in the program following spring strength testing with a combined lift of 1,324 pounds in three exercises: bench press (405), squat (600), and power clean (319)...performance in the squat ranked seventh on team, and bench mark was ninth best on squad. 2003 -- Began the year as Furman's starting fullback, earning nods in the Paladins' first six games before giving way to Brandon Berry over the final five contests...saw action in 10 games...ran for a season high 74 yards and a pair of fourth quarter touchdowns in 31-17 win over Richmond...two fourth quarter scores versus Spiders covered 1 and career long 47 yards and helped Furman break a 17-17 deadlock. 2002 -- Served as a backup fullback, registering playing time in first six games before sustaining a torn ligament in his lower right leg in the Appalachian State game...underwent surgery in late October and missed the remainder of the season...rushed for 46 yards on three carries and scored two touchdowns against VMI (55-28 win)...one touchdown versus the Keydets covered 38 yards...also tallied rushing touchdowns against Vanderbilt and Elon (57-7 win)...had four carries for 36 yards against Appalachian State prior to injury. 2001 -- Served as a key backup to starting fullback Eric Emerson, providing several quality runs, including a fourth quarter, game winning 19-yard touchdown jaunt in the Paladins' 24-20 win over Western Kentucky in NCAA I-AA first round playoff action...game winning run against Western Kentucky completed comeback from 20-7 second half deficit...appeared in nine games in the regular season...rushed 19 times for 129 yards and three touchdowns (6.8 ypc)...rushed nine times for 78 yards and a touchdown in a 47-28 win over Presbyterian...season long 44-yard run came against PC...also scored touchdowns against The Citadel (30-7 win) and East Tennessee State (31-6 win)...saw action in all four playoff contests. 2000 -- Member of scout team...awarded redshirt and extra year of eligibility.

High School: 2000 graduate of Butler High School...football coach was Barry Shuford...played fullback and linebacker during his prep career...rushed for 1,091 yards and 16 touchdowns as a senior while helping Butler to a 9-4 record and semifinal finish in the state playoffs...senior season included a career high 247-yard, three-touchdown performance in a 31-17 win over Freedom...earned all-conference honors and his team's Best Offensive Back Award in 1999...also ran track, specializing in the 200 and 400 meter events.

Personal: Full name is Edward Alvoid Means, Jr...son of Diane and Edward Means...born December 2, 1981, in Charlotte, North Carolina...political science major.