Cougar Athletics
30 NAIA National Championships
95 GSAC Championships
...and counting

THIS YEAR: One of 9 active running backs on the Cougar roster, sophomore Rick Myra is battling for a key reserve role.

2006: Did not get into any of the Cougars’ 10 games during the 2006 season.

2005: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 2 seasons of varsity football for head coach John Karpowicz at Glenbard West High in Glen Ellyn, Ill. … As a 2004 senior rushed for 1,012 yards on 177 carries with 12 TDs … Named All-West Suburban Conference, team offensive MVP, and team’s most improved … Registered single-game bests of 240 rushing yards on 30 carries with 3 TDs.

PERSONAL: born June 14, 1986 in Chicago, Ill., to Harold (publisher) and Jeanette Myra … Has 3 brothers (Todd, Greg, Josh) and 2 sisters (Michelle, Lindsey) … Majoring in business and would like to go into the restaurant business after graduation.