#29 - Luis Aponte Jr.

Year: So.

Position: RB

Hometown: New Britain, Conn.

High School: New Britain

Height: 5-8

Weight: 183

2008 (Freshman): Saw action at runningback and on special teams ... Had two carries for a yard vs. UMass ... Excellent spring season in 2009. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at New Britain HS for coach Paul Morrell ... Rushed for 1,775 yards on 204 carries and 22 touchdowns ... Three-year All-CCC North selection as a running back ... Second Team All-State in 2006 ... All-Conference Linebacker and First Team All-State running back in 2007 ... Honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Born January 21, 1990 ... Son of Luis Aponte, Sr. and Tonya Gardner ... One sister, Alicia ...  Business Administration major.