Shane Roberts
	Class: Senior Hometown: Scottsdale, Ariz. Height / Weight: 6-4 / 302 Position: C Experience: 1-L Major: History

"Shane is a player who will do anything for the team to help achieve victories. He understands his role and he is certainly a much-appreciated player. If he continues to make the transition to defense, he has a chance to play a big role for us." - John Goodner, defensive coordinator

Career: Has played a variety of positions since transferring to Texas Tech from junior college ... played primarily offensive line in last two seasons ... moved to defensive tackle during spring drills.

1998-99: Saw action in four games.

1997-98: Moved to the center position during spring drills ... Redshirt season ... enrolled at Texas Tech for the spring 1997 semester and participated in spring practice ... named to the Big 12 Commissioner's Honor Roll for the fall semester.

Junior College: A 1996 graduate of Scottsdale CC ... two-time first-team all-Arizona Conference and all-southwest region selection ... state powerlifting champion in the heavyweight division in 1996.

High School: A 1995 graduate of Chaparral High School in Scottsdale, Ariz. ... a first-team all-city selection ... also played basketball as a prep ... high school coach was Gary Mauldin ... coached in junior college by Ken Giovando.

Personal: Son of Jerry and Theresia Roberts ... born 5-15-77 in San Antonio ... enjoys playing golf.