Tim Burgess

Position:
Linebacker
Height:
6-2
Weight:
240
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Cary, NC
High School:
Cary

At Carolina

This past spring was his best set of practices as a Tar Heel. An inside linebacker, he shows the potential to be a solid player. Has been plagued by injuries early in his collegiate career. Worked hard in the spring to gain a spot on the two-deep. Hits hard and is able to get to the football. Played in six games at middle linebacker in 1998, including the Las Vegas Bowl. Made two tackles against Georgia Tech and one versus Pittsburgh.

Cary High School

Played in the 1995 Shrine Bowl. Was the Conference Co-Defensive Player of the Year as a senior. Three-time all-conference and all-academic conference choice. Started at outside linebacker and at tight end for the Imps. Played for a Cary team that finished the 1995 regular season 11-0. Registered 95 tackles as a senior. Had nine sacks and one interception. Caught 20 passes for 300 yards as Cary’s starting tight end. Selected to play in the East-West All-Star Game. Coached by Bill Devine.

Personal

Born James Timothy Burgess II on March 20, 1978. Majoring in communications. Favorite pro teams are the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys. Favorite athlete is Shaquille O'Neal. Greatest athletic achievement was winning the state championship in basketball his junior year at Cary. Other favorite sport is baseball. Post-college ambition is to work with people who need help. Says the word that best describes him is "solemn."