In2008: Returns forhis senior season after again solidying the Lions’ offensiveline last year ... started in all 11 games for the second straightseason ... helped the Lions’ offense gain over 1,500 yardsrushing along with more than 2,100 yards passing.
In2007: Helpedanchor the offensive line starting all 11 games … blossomedinto a leader on offensive side of the ball helping the Lions rushfor over 2000 yards and helping pave the way for 4319 yards oftotal offense
In2006: Saw actionagainst Washburn last season on the offensive line.
In2005: Norrisredshirted last season.
Inhigh school: Atwo-way starter at defensive tackle and tight end, he earnedall-state first team defensive honors on the Coaches All-State teamin 2004 ... gelped the Wildcats of coach Farrell Shelton finish9-1, win the Suburban South Conference title and reach the stateplayoffs ... had 41 solos among 68 tackles (5 sacks) as a senior... caught six passes for 90 yards ... started at tight end assophomore as team finished 12-2 and placed second in Class 4 ...played on teams that posted a record of 29-5 during his three yearson the varsity ... a weightlifter, he has personal bests of 375 inthe bench, 350 in the clean and 540 in the squat.
Personal: A physical education major ... born June 17,1987 in Memphis, Tenn. ... son of Jim and Darlene Norris ... abrother, Trey, played for Missouri Southern head coach John Ware atTruman State ... his father, Jim, played at Central Methodist… Favorite superhero: Wolverine … My favoriteHalloween costume was: Yosemity Sam.
