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University of Toronto Athletics

2011 Football Roster

16 Willie Sharpe

  • Position Defensive Back
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 205
  • Class 4th Year
  • Hometown Renfrew, Ont.
  • Highschool Renfrew C.I.

Biography

High School: Team captain at Renfrew and named football MVP…also played soccer and basketball.

Varsity:
2011: Started all eight games...recorded 19 solo tackles, three break ups and two interceptions...recorded a season-high five solo tackles vs Guelph on Sept. 17...punted 78 times, averaging 32.5 yards per punt.
2010: Dressed for all eight games, starting seven at corner back...recorded 27 solo tackles...recorded a season-high six solo tackles at Queen's (Oct. 9) and at Western (Oct. 23)...named the Blues defensive back of the year.
2010 East-West Bowl: Dressed for the East at defensive back...made a huge one-handed reception at the end of the third quarter.
2009: Started all eight games at cornerback...ranked fourth on the team with 33 solo tackles...also recorded one sack...recorded a season-high nine solo tackles versus Guelph on Sept. 18....rushed six times for 95 yards...named the Blues defensive back and special teams player of the year.
2008: Started all eight games...made 16 solo tackles this season...recorded a season-high six solo tackles vs. Western (Sept. 10).
2007: Started all eight games…made 18 solo tackles this season…made season-high four solo tackles vs. Windsor (Oct. 5) and Queen’s (Oct. 20)…named 2007 Varsity Blues rookie of the year.

Career Statistics:
Defensive:
GP
TOT T
SOLO T
ASS T
S
BRKUP
FF
FR
INT
INT(yds)
2011 8 21 19 2 0 3 0 0 2 24
2010 8 28.5 27 3 0 2 1 0 0 0
2009
8
34
33
2
1
7
1
0
0
0
2008
8
16.50
16
1
0
3
0
1
0
0
2007
7
19.50
18
3
0
1
0
0
1
0








Punting:
GP
NO
YDS
AVG/A
In 20
LG
2011 8 78 2533 32.5 15 55
2010
8
64
2211
34.5
3
72
2009 8 65 2129 32.8 55
2008 8 2 64 32 33
2007 7 1 19 19 19








Personal: Brother, Ben, is also members of the Varsity Blues football team.
Favourite Food: Burger Sundays
                Favourite music: Country
Favourite TV show: Modern Family
Favourite movie: The Prestige
  

Statistics

Season:
2011

Season Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    20071st Year

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 186 lbs
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    20082nd Year

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    20093rd Year

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 203 lbs
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    20104th Year

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 203 lbs
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    20114th Year

    Defensive Back
    6'0" 205 lbs
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