2001: Had 39 tackles last season (22 solo)... Second on the team with 4 1/2 quarterback sacks. Had eight tackles for a loss and one interception... Also recovered a fumble. 2000: The second team All-NEC selection came into his own at nose guard, where he was tied for fifth in tackles with 50... He was third on the team in tackles for loss with 8 for 42 yards as well as fourth in quarterback sacks with 5. Personal: Son of Helen McGannon and Ralph Ruta... Attended Joel Barlow High School where he lettered in football for three seasons... twice named all-conference and was a First Team All-State selection... Graphic Design major.

YearGUTATTAvgTFLSacksFFFRINT
2000  9212141.51-31.0000
2001102217393.98-364.5111
Total192429532.89-395.5111