Bio

2009 (Sophomore): Backup tailback ... Saw action in three games ... Had four rushes for 31 yards against Hofstra ... Long run of 17 yards ... Had two carries for 25 yards against Saint Francis, long run of 19 yards against Red Flash ... Member of special teams on kick coverage ... Made two tackles against Duquesne.

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.