Eastern Illinois University Athletics

EIU: 2009 Outlook: Will serve as top short yardage back... may see increased carries in other sets... 2008: Became top short yardage back as season progressed playing in all 12 games as a true freshman... led team in touchdowns scored with 11... had three games with three touchdowns against Southeast Missouri, Murray State and Tennessee Tech... named OVC Newcomer of the Week on Oct. 19 following 94 yard day against Murray State... ranked 6th in the OVC in touchdowns... ranked third on team in rushing yards at 322. 

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-way player at running back and linebacker for coach John Damato at Milwaukee's Hamilton HS… rushed for 1,012 yards to become first player at school to accomplish that feat in more than 10 years… added 10 touchdowns and 48 yards receiving… first team All-Richardson League… five games with 100 or more yards rushing with a season high 153 against West HS. 

PERSONAL: Majoring in recreation administration... son of Edwin Ward and LaToya Dunlap.