Towson University Athletics

Returning specialist who will serve as the Tigers’ long snapper on punts and placement kicks ... did a solid job in that role as a true freshman.

2008 SEASON: Appeared in final nine games of season as the Tigers’ long snapper ... pressed into the role after team had struggled in first three games of season ... made debut at Coastal Carolina ... handled the long-snapper duties for the rest of the season.

AT OCEAN CITY HIGH SCHOOL: Two-way lineman who earned All-Cape Atlantic League honors twice ... named honorable mention All-South Jersey ... made 53 tackles as a senior for Coach Mark Impagliazzo ... had 63 tackles as a junior for the Raiders.

PERSONAL: Has four brothers and one sister ... career goal is to become a chiropractor ... lists older brother, Nick, as the person he admires the most ... had summer job as a valet ... favorite movies are "National Treasure" and "Stepbrothers" ... lists Brady Quinn as his favorite athlete ... favorite actor is Will Ferrell ... father is an electrician ... mother is a customer service representative ... son of Thomas and Jackie Mann ... born on October 11, 1989 in Turnersville, N.J.