No. 14 – Tyler Swaney
THIS YEAR: A different type of Cougar quarterback who brings size, redshirt freshman Tyler Swaney looks to battle for the third spot at the quarterback position.
2008: Redshirted his first season at Azusa Pacific.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played 3 seasons of varsity football for head coach Jim Burton at Troy High in Fullerton, Calif. ... During his career, threw for a total of 1,939 yards and 15 TDs ... Was 2-time All-Freeway League first team pick and offensive MVP for the Warriors ... Played 2 seasons of varsity soccer for head coach Mike Silzer along with 2 seasons of track & field under Burton.
PERSONAL: Born Nov. 21, 1989 in Fullerton, Calif. ... Parents are Jim (pastor) and Lisa (teacher) Swaney ... Has one sister (Christina) ... ... An excellent student, was a scholar-athlete his senior year of high school ... Majoring in Christian ministries ... Wants to get involved in ministry in developing countries ... Spent a summer in Nairobi, Kenya ... Likes to snowboard.
