Allen Simmons Class: Senior Hometown: Clinton, S.C. High School: Clinton Height: 6-3

General: Has three years of good experience to his credit...Will be counted on heavily to lead the team in both singles and doubles...Possesses an all-court game with strong volleys...A player who thrives on emotion.

As a Junior: Posted a 12-12 overall singles mark mostly at No. 3...Defeated players from UAB, Wake Forest, and College of Charleston...Recorded a 13-13 overall doubles record, going 11-9 with partner Brian Crook...Enjoyed victories over Michigan, Dartmouth, and twice over College of Charleston.

As a Sophomore: Tallied a 10-11 overall singles record, going 9-6 in the No. 5 slot...Registered a 20-5 mark with partner Chris Henderson in the No. 3 doubles slot...Selected to the Southern Conference Second Team for his doubles performance.

As a Freshman: Garnered a 2-1 record in singles action... Registered a key victory against 24th-ranked Alabama's Michael Ray Pallares (6-3, 2-6, 6-4) at the No. 6 position... Tallied a 17-6 overall doubles mark, including a 15-5 record with partner Chris Henderson at the No. 3 position... Doubles victories included an 8-6 win against Tulane's Piiroinen/Lievano, a 9-7 triumph against Wake Forest's Bere/Kaufmann, an 8-4 win against Georgia Tech's Campos/Menano, and an 8-5 victory against Vanderbilt's Dailey/Tarkoff.

High School/Junior Tennis: Achieved No. 1 singles ranking in South Carolina...Led Clinton High School to a AAA State Championship during junior year, AAA State Championship appearance during sophomore year, and AAA quarterfinal appearance during senior year...Five time all state honoree and four time all conference...Recognized as an All American senior year...Dubbed "Mr. Tennis" for South Carolina by South Carolina Sports Report...Also played varsity basketball for Clinton High and ran cross country...Elected President of his senior class...A 2000 Palmetto Boys State delegate...member of the Beta Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Personal: Full name is Joel Allen Simmons, II...son of Gene and Clovis Simmons...His mother played tennis for Georgia Southern from 1972 to 1974...Born January 5, 1983...Intends on studying business administration at Furman... Member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.