Army West Point Athletics
2004 Football Roster
Roster
Jacob Miraldi
- Class:
- Junior
- Height:
- 5-11
- Weight:
- 230
- Hometown:
- Hanover, N.H.
- High School:
- Hanover
Physical fullback who emerged as candidate for playing time with strong showing last spring ... made great strides as a reserve last season ... continued development this spring ... fearless blocker ... enjoys violent collisions ... possesses soft hands and ability to catch ball out of backfield ... hard-nosed competitor ... capable of clearing large paths for ball carriers ... expected to battle for playing time behind starter Mike Viti ... enters preseason camp listed third on depth chart at fullback position ... carried twice for nine yards in annual Black/Gold scrimmage this spring.
2004: Did not appear in a varsity contest.
2003: Did not appear in a varsity contest ... voted Army's "Scout Team Player of the Year."
High School: All-state fullback and linebacker at Hanover High in Hanover, N.H. ... played for head coach Mike Ivanoski ... selected to participate in New Hampshire-Vermont All-Star Game ... led squad in tackles all four years ... helped team to state championship as a senior ... four-year letterwinner ... four-year starter ... served as team captain as a senior ... earned three additional varsity letters in crew, one in hockey ... team captain in crew during senior year.
Personal: Born Feb. 25, 1985 ... given name is Jacob Arthur Miraldi ... parents' names are Lenny and Laura Miraldi ... enjoys studying ancient history in free time ... decided to attend West Point while in seventh grade ... majoring in Geography.
