Josh Gipson

Position:
DT
Height:
6-4
Weight:
282
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Clearlake, Calif.
High School:
Middletown
Prev School:
Mendocino CC

Last updated August 11, 2010

2009: Saw action in 10 games...Made 21 tackles with 12 solo stops... Ranked third on the team in both sacks (2.0) and tackles for loss (5.0)... Forced a team-high two fumbles...Had a season-high three tackles on four occasions with the last being vs. Southern Illinois (11/21)...Recorded both of his sacks vs. Murray State (11/14)...Recovered a fumble against Austin Peay (10/10).

Mendocino CC: Played two seasons...Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year in 2008...Registered 25 tackles, including five for loss and one sack in eight games that year...Also forced one fumble and broke up a pass.

Prep: All-Conference offensive and defensive lineman at Middletown High School...Coached by Bill Fultmer...Conference MVP in basketball... Garnered All-Conference honors in baseball.

Personal: Born June 27, 1988...Majoring in Criminal Justice...Son of Mike and Laurie Gipson...Enjoys hanging out with friends and playing video games...Favorite pro athlete is Dirk Nowitzki...Was also recruited by South Florida, Liberty, Charleston Southern and Abilene Christian.