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

THIS YEAR: A good-looking running back, true freshman Oliver Petty is a pleasant surprise and make work his way into a key role as the season unfolds ... Combined strength in speed that allows him to break tackles and run away from defenders.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for head coach Peter Duffy at local power Rancho Verde High in Moreno Valley, Calif. ... Was a 2-time All-Inland Valley League second-team selection ... As a 2007 senior running back, rushed for 171 yards on just 4 carries in a 34-0 victory over Tustin High, scoring a pair of TDs on runs 96 and 71 yards ... As a 2006 junior rushed for 882 yards and averaged 110.3 rushing yards per game for the 9-3 Mustangs ... Led the Mustangs to a pair of league titles.

PERSONAL: Born April 15, 1990, in Pomona, Calif. ... Parents are Oliver Petty and Rochelle Rodgers ... Has 4 brothers (Jay, Kenneth, Mike, Deaudre) and 4 sisters (Chereace, Tiereace, Offeace, Launesha) ... Has not declared a major.