Robert Massop

Sport: Football
Year: Sr.
Position: OLB
Height: 6-2
Weight: 225
Hometown: Athens, Wisc.
High School: Athens

Truman: 2007 - Was sixth on the defense in total tackles with 72…58 of 72 tackles came on rushing plays…had three games with nine total stops (Southwest Baptist, Emporia State and Missouri Southern)…was third on the team in tackles for loss with eight, including 1.5 in each of the final three games of the season…recorded a season-high seven solo tackles in victory over Southwest Baptist…named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 2006- Saw action in all 11 games on the defensive side of the ball and on special teams…had 18 total tackles (16 solo, 2 assisted)…had a 11-yard tackle for loss on third down in Homecoming win over Washburn…added another tackle for loss in season finale win against Fort Hays State…had a season-high three tackles in games against Missouri Western, Emporia State and Southwest Baptist…named to the MIAA Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll. 2005- Played in all 11 games last year as a backup to all-conference linebacker Marcus Yokeley...recorded nine tackles during the season, most as a member of the kickoff coverage team...had a season-high three tackles against Oklahoma Panhandle State...also had multiple tackles against Emporia State. High School: A three-year starter in football...a two-time all-conference selection, including first-team honors as a senior...earned honorable mention all-region honors...named the team MVP in 2004...recorded 69 tackles, 16 sacks, five forced fumbles and four pass breakups as a senior...also played quarterback and threw for over 1,200 yards in his last two seasons...also lettered in track, basketball and wrestling. Personal: Born Feb. 26, 1987, in Marshfield, Wisc...the son of James and Jayne Massop...a nursing major.