Towson University Athletics

Versatile offensive lineman ... can play guard or center ... tough football player ... hard worker in the weight room ... valuable reserve who plays multiple positions ... provides quality depth on the offensive line ... freshman "red shirt" in 2008.

2011 SEASON: Will miss entire 2011 season due to injury.

2010 SEASON: Reserve offensive lineman who did not appear in any games.

2009 SEASON: Appeared in three games as an offensive lineman ... saw action at guard and offensive center ... made first career start at Northeastern at center after injuries sidelined Steve Jordan and Dan Hurley ... also saw action at Morgan State and William & Mary.

At GOV. THOMAS JOHNSON H.S.: Named first team All-Monocacy Valley League at tackle ... led Patriots to a 10-3 record in 2007 ... named honorable mention All-State and first team All-Area for Coach Ben Wright ... helped team post a 9-2 record in 2006 ... winner of team's Most Valuable Lineman Award ... also competed for Patriots' track and field team.

PERSONAL: Has two sisters ... lists father as person he admires most ... would like to work in law enforcement ... favorite actor is Bruce Willis ... lists Jon Jansen of Washington Redskins as his favorite NFL player ... avid fan of the Redskins ... lists Larry Bird as his favorite athlete ... favorite movie is "The Hangover" ... lists Vince Vaughn as his favorite actor ... enjoys music by Keith Urban ... has done volunteer work with Frederick County Parks & Recreation ... most memorable experience was a win over Linganore in the first round of the state playoffs in high school ... parents are University of Maryland graduates ... father is a retail manager ... mother is an administrator in Frederick County School System ... son of Craig and Doreen Bass ... born on August 29, 1990 in Frederick, Md.