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Greg Thornton '09

Position: RB
Major: Politics
High School: Norwell
Hometown: Norwell, Mass.


2008: Started all eight games at running back for the Bobcats...Led the team in rushing with 205 yards on 96 carries...Ran for 45 yards on ten carries in a loss against Williams on October 4...Also made 12 receptions for 109 yards including four receptions for 43 yards in a loss against Middlebury on October 18.

2007: Played in eight games as a lead running back.... Leader on team in rushing (289 yards), including 15 rushes for 69 yards and one 32-yarder against Williams in October. Other highlights included 12 carries for 51 yards against Wesleyan in October and 14 rushes for 47 yards, including a 24-yard run, against Bowdoin in November.... Scored one touchdown against Tufts..... Concluded the season with five receptions for 30 yards.

2006: Backup tailback.... Ranked second in rushing yards on the Bobcats with 74.

2005: Totaled 66 yards on 27 carries for the season, including a 16-carry, 46-yard day against Tufts on Oct. 1.

High School:  Lettered in football and baseball.... Boston Globe Division 3 Player of the Year.... South Shore Player of the Year.... All League.... Captain.... Honor roll student.

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