Terry Dennis

Ht./Wt.:
6-3 / 200
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Peculiar, Mo.
High School:
Raymore-Peculiar

2011 SEASON

Sizeable wide receiver talent who will be in his fifth year with the Tiger program ... Also doubles as a long snapper, and he enters fall camp as a backup to returning starter Beau Brinkley at the position, while he is also looking to work into the mix at the Z-receiver spot ... Was an accomplished long snapper in high school, playing for one of the state's top prep programs ... Is on track to earn his degree from Mizzou in December.

2010 SEASON

Continued his valuable contributions to the team during weekly preparations throughout the season, as part of the offensive scout team, as well as the special teams units.

2009 SEASON

Provided his services throughout the season in several areas, including the long-snapping duties associated with practice ... Also began to prove himself as a receiver, as he was seen making more and more plays during the year, and he stood out during bowl practices, giving the Tiger defense some good looks while making several impressive receptions during scrimmaging situations.

2008 SEASON

Continued his valuable contributions during the year as a reserve wide receiver, as well as a primary backup for the long snapping duties ... Saw action in one game on the year, seeing some time against Nevada.

2007 SEASON

Joined the team as a walk-on and helped the Tiger defense prepare each week in practice, as part of his duties with the offensive scout team.

HIGH SCHOOL

Played on powerhouse Ray-Pec team that won three consecutive Missouri Class 5 state championships in 2004, 2005 and 2006 ... Was the team's primary deep snapper for his three years on varsity, and also played as a reserve wideout ... Also lettered three times each in the sports of basketball and track and field ... Was part of the 2004 conference champ team in hoops, and won all-conference honors in the high jump, triple jump and hurdles in track ... High school coach - Tom Kruse.

PERSONAL

Parent - Evelyn Dennis ... Majoring in interdisciplinary studies ... Has a career goal of someday earning an anchor's spot with ESPN ... Is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ... Won a state title as a junior in high school in reader's theater for on-stage acting and performance art.