Towson University Athletics

First-year freshman who joined the Tigers in the pre-season ... impressed coaching staff with his leg strength ... does a great job putting kickoffs into the end zone ... can also punt.

BACKGROUND: Two-time All-State fi rst team pick as place kicker ... four-year kicker for the Hornets who helped them win state championships in 2005 and 2007 ... member of Hornets' state championship team as a freshman that was 14-0 ... helped Hornets earn four state playoff appearances and compile a 42-8 four-year record ... named All-Metro three times ... earned All-League and All-County honors three times ... set Maryland state scholastic record by converting 164 extra points in career, shattering mark of 142 set by Jon Dinkins (Hereford) ... selected to play in 2008 Crab Bowl at Unitas Stadium and helped D.C. All-Stars to a 32-21 win by kicking a 26-yard fi eld goal ... went 3-for-3 on conversions in 2005 state championship game at M&T Bank Stadium... also member of the Knights' basketball team.

PERSONAL: Has three younger brothers ... lists parents as the people he admires most ... favorite athlete is Alex Ovechkin of the NHL's Washington Capitals ... lists Will Ferrell as his favorite actor ... favorite movie is "Stepbrothers" ... father graduated from Indiana (Pa.) University and works as an accountant ... mother works for an orthodontics supplier .. son of George and Cathy Magas ... born on May 30, 1991 in Rockville, Md.