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

THIS YEAR: A strong player, Tyler Roach offers a physical presence in the Cougar backfield ... Teams with Peltier to give the Cougars a powerful punch ... Figures to a be a strong blocking back.

2006: Appeared in 5 games, all off the bench, during his 2006 junior season, his first at Azusa Pacific ... Used almost exclusively as a blocking back but did have 1 carry for 2 yards vs. Malone.

WEST VIRGINIA STATE: Played 2 seasons at NCAA Division II West Virginia State ... As a 2004 freshman appeared in 8 of the Yellow Jackets’ 11 games, primarily as a reserve blocking back … Had 2 receptions ... As a 2005 sophomore played in 9 of 11 games, starting 2, with 1 reception for 8 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for head coach Ed Yardall at University City High in San Diego ... As a 2003 senior named All-Harbor League and team defensive MVP ... Played in the Alex Spanos All-Star Game ... Named Academic All-CIF ... Was a 2-time San Diego Union Tribune Scholar-Athlete.

PERSONAL: Born April 3, 1986, in San Diego, Calif., to William (baker) and Laura (dance instructor) Roach ... Has a younger sister (Cariann) and brother (Hayden) ... Majoring in sociology ... Wants to be a teacher ... Likes to fish.

YEAR  G-GS  C  YDS  AVG  TD  LG
2006  5-0   1   2   2.0   0   2