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Richie Fordham
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A versatile player who contibutes in several ways . . . a very steady, consistent player who also makes big plays . . . has developed into a good blocker as well. 2009: Played in all 11 games in various roles . . . caught 18 passes for 106 yards and three touchdowns . . . rushed two times for six yards . . . returned nine kicks for 203 yards and 21 punts for 179 yards . . . completed 2-of-4 passes for 124 yards and two touchdowns . . . completed one pass for a 67-yard touchdown at UCF . . . returned four punts for 59 yards against Miles College . . . caught three passes for 24 yards against Chattanooga . . . returned three punts for 50 yards at The Citadel . . . completed one pass for a 57-yard touchdown against Georgia Southern . . . caught four passes for 21 yards and a touchdown at Wofford . . . had five catches for 30 yards and a touchdown against Elon. 2008: Saw action in all 11 games . . . spent time at quarterback, receiver and kick returner . . . completed eight of 10 passes for 62 yards . . . caught one pass for 21 yards . . . rushed nine times for 49 yards and a touchdown . . . returned 16 punts for 179 yards (11.2 ypr) . . . also returned one kickoff for 29 yards . . . rushed six times for 51 yards and a touchdown, and completed six of six passes for 47 yards against Faulkner . . . also returned three punts for 30 yards against Faulkner . . . returned three punts for 47 yards at Western Carolina . . . completed one pass for 15 yards against Appalachian State . . . returned five punts for 38 yards against The Citadel. 2007: Redshirted. High School: Was a three-year starter at Oak Mountain High School. . . led the team in total offense each season, amassing more than 5,000 career yards and 44 touchdowns . . . named to the All-State team for 6A . . . also named All-County and Birmingham All-Metro . . . named Shelby County Offensive Player of the Year as a junior . . . recognized by The Birmingham News as a Super Senior, Player of the Week and Scholar Athlete. Personal: Born Sept. 23, 1988 . . . son of Jimmy and Janie Fordham . . . majoring in business.
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