Austin Novak

Class:
Redshirt
Hometown:
Pittsburgh, Pa.
High School:
Woodland Hills

2004: Saw action in seven games as a reserve tight end and on special teams, but did not record any statstics. 2003: Played in 10 of the team?s 12 games on special teams and as an extra tight end in power formations ? Did not have any receptions. 2002: Was redshirted.

Prior to Kent State: Received second-team all-conference honors at tight end as a senior at Woodland Hills High School ? Led the Wolverines to WPIAL AAAA state championships in 1999 and 2001 as well as a runner-up finish in 2000 ? Team won three straight Quad East Conference titles and posted a three-year record of 39-3 ? Was a two-time academic all-state honoree ? Was a first-team all-league placekicker as a junior after earning second-team accolades his sophomore season ? Set school career records with 10 field goals and 150 extra points ? Was coached by his father, George Novak.

Personal: Born July 20, 1983 ? Parents are George and Brooke Novak ? Majors in technology.