Vanguard University

The athlete: Adam enters his first season as a member of the Pride, transferring from Northeast Oklahoma A&M?played one season for coach Roger Ward, winning a conference Championship in 2010?attended New Mexico State his freshman year playing for Rocky Ward.

The person: Adam, born in Riverside, California on August 30, 1990 to Paul and Shannon?has a younger brother who plays football?his favorite restaurant is "Don Jose's" and eats Mexican food and vanilla ice cream?likes the movie "Forrest Gump" and the TV show "Swamp People"?favorite color is blue and number is 21?likes summers and hunting, fishing, and being outdoors?thinks communication skills and the most important character trait?sports have taught him to be disciplined and a good leader.

His thoughts: I wanted to come to Vanguard because it was the best fit for me.