T.J. Novak Class: RS Senior Hometown: Fenton, MO High School: Rockwood Summit Height / Weight: 6-2 / 170 Position: Midfielder

General: Athletic and versatile enough to play any position on the field ... a central midfielder that gives the Cardinal an additional scoring threat ... outstanding ball-winner.

As a Senior in 2008: Received a medical redshirt when he was lost for the season after just six games...assisted on Bobby Warshaw's game-winning goal in a 1-0 win over San Francisco (9/14).

As a Junior in 2007: Assisted on Daniel Leon's first goal, in the second half against Oregon State (10/5) ... proved himself to be one of the most dependable and versatile players on the team.

As a Sophomore in 2006: Notched only assist in 2-1 loss to San Jose State (9/8).

As a Freshman in 2005: Made five consecutive starts before an injury cut short his season ... recorded 11 shots, including one on goal ... first collegiate shot came against San Jose State (9/1).

High School/Club: Four-year letterman at Rockwood Summit High School in Fenton, Mo. ... 2004 state player of the year ... 2004 Gatorade State Player of the Year ... 2004 All-American ... two-time first-team All-Suburban South Conference selection and first-team all-metro St. Louis ... two-time first-team all-state ... two-time team MVP ... 2004 conference player of the Year ... holds school career records for assists (40) and goals (34), and single-season mark for assists (23) ... played for Scott Gallagher club team which won U-17 national championship.

Personal: Parents are Kent and Donna Novak ... has one sister, Melissa ... communications major. Bret Simon on Novak: "T.J. is a dynamic attacking defender, who has a chance to be one of the top returning players in the conference."

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