Army West Point Athletics
2004 Football Roster
Roster
Cason *
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 246
- Hometown:
- Irving, Texas
- High School:
- Irving
Another talented young member of Army's revamped linebacking corps ... leads list of candidates to earn starting berth at "mike" linebacker spot ... opened eyes of coaching staff with impressive performance last spring ... gained valuable seasoning in 2004 while serving as primary backup inside ... also received special teams action ... features prototypical linebacker "frame" ... boasts exciting blend of size, speed and toughness ... blessed with great deal of natural ability ... fast-rising talent within Army's program ... highly regarded run-stopper with nose for football ... increased production dramatically this spring ... displayed consistency necessary to fill starter's role ... will be counted on heavily this fall ... penciled in as starter entering preseason camp ... hails from talent-rich state of Texas ... notched two tackles in annual Black/Gold game this spring ... letterman.
2004: Appeared in all 11 games ... credited with 21 tackles ... came off bench against Louisville for first collegiate appearance ... started in place of injured senior Matt Maimone one week later versus Houston in return to home state ... registered career-high eight tackles opposite Cougars ... posted four stops in opener against Cardinals ... enjoyed two tackles versus both Connecticut and East Carolina ... added two stops, along with first career forced fumble, in home finale versus UAB ... posted one hit in victory over Cincinnati ... added one stop against both Air Force and Navy.
2003: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
High School: All-city performer at Irving High in Irving, Texas ... played for head coach Jim Bennett ... voted district's defensive player of the year as a senior ... all-area choice ... helped squad to district championship during final campaign ... served as team captain that season ... two-year letterman ... split time between defensive end and linebacker ... National Honor Society member ... active in Peer Assisted Leadership Skills (PALS) program and Student Council as well.
Personal: Born July 22, 1985 ... given name is Cason Kyle Shrode ... parents' names are James and Terese Shrode ... stepmother's name is Robin Shrode ... loves to bowl in spare time ... enjoys Texas Country music ... lived in state of Florida for 10 years before family moved to Texas ... sister, Courtney Kae, models for Harley Davidson ... majoring in Management.
SHRODE'S DEFENSIVE STATISTICS
Year G-GS TT PT AT TFL QBS FR PD Int.2004 11-1 21 6 15 0-0 0-0 0 0 0Totals 11-1 21 6 15 0-0 0-0 0 0 0
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 8 vs. Houston, 9-18-04
