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A strong player who will compete for playing time at fullback Should also see playing time on special teams Has more carries than any other fullback on the roster Earned Super Ram status in the weight room and is a member of the UNC strength and conditioning honor roll.
2001 Sophomore Season
Played in nine games primarily on special teams and as a reserve fullback Saw action on 56 snaps, including a season-high 13 snaps at Clemson.
2000 Freshman Season
A walk-on who developed into one of the teams best blocking backs late in the season Started the last game of the season at fullback vs. Duke and had three carries for seven yards Made his biggest impact of the season at Virginia, rushing twice for 20 yards, including a 16-yard run, and clearing a path for Willie Parker to gain 71 yards Finished the season with five carries for 27 yards.
Clinton High School
Played seven different positions at Clinton High School for Coach Bob Lewis Started at tight end and earned all-conference honors Led his team to two state titles Placed second in the state in the shot put for three straight years Track team MVP as a senior North Carolina Scholar award winner Graduated ninth in his class of 170 Served as an usher in his church for 13 years.
Personal
Born James Mayo Faison Jr. on Oct. 23, 1980 in Clinton, N.C. Has three sisters Greatest personal athletic moment was rushing for over 15 yards in the 2000 Virginia game Chose Carolina because of the academic reputation Would like to switch places with Deion Sanders for a day Best friend on another team is Bryan Peterson of NC State Post-school ambition is to go to medical school and become an orthopedist Likes to read the Bible and spend time with his nephew and younger sister Involved with Upper Room Campus Ministers Majoring in biology.
