Andy Bures

Outside Linebacker
Senior
5-8, 194, Cary, Ill. (Cary-Grove/St. Ambrose University)

It’s a testament to Andy’s speed and playing ability that we’re moving him from running back to outside linebacker for his senior season…he seemed to make the transition very well during spring practice, and he did play some defensive back at St. Ambrose…we think he’s one of the better players on this football team.
- Coach Rucks

2007:  Played in nine-of-10 games and started nine times at halfback…rushed for 476 yards on 105 carries and caught nine passes for 55 yards…ranked eighth among CCIW ball-carriers with 52.9 yards per game…rushed for 132 yards on 18 carries in the Oct. 6 Illinois Wesleyan game.

2005-06:  Attended St. Ambrose University his freshman and sophomore years and played football…played in eight games as a running back and kick returner his freshman year, rushed for 126 yards and returned eight kicks with a 14.2 yards-per-return average…a defensive back and kick returner in 2006…collected 28 tackles in 2006, including three tackles-for-loss and two sacks…broke up two passes, recovered a fumble and forced a fumble…returned four kicks and averaged 19.8 yards-per-return.

High School:  Named All-Fox Valley Conference and Daily Herald all-area both his junior and senior years…his senior-year team went 13-1 and won a conference championship en route to a second-place finish at the Illinois High School Association Class 7A state championship…coached by Bruce Kay…two-year member of the track and field team and one year in wrestling…honor student.

Personal:  Double major in accounting and business administration…named to the fall 2007 Carthage athletic director’s honor roll…born May 21, 1987.