Junior Bubba Scott emerged as a key player for Penn State in 2006 and heads into his third season at Penn State looking to continue his outstanding progress. Scott, a versatile player who can fill the void in a number of positions, looks to have an outstanding 2007.
Lion Career:
2006:
Scott got his first career goal vs. Dartmouth in early March and went on to tally ten points off nine goals and an assist. He had a solid .375 shot percentage, scoring nine times on his 24 shots taken. Bubba was one of Penn State[apos]s eight Academic All-Big Ten honorees. After switching to midfield in `06, he went on to earn the NIck Thiel Award as the Most Improved Player.
2005: Bubba played in four games as an attackman in 2005, getting off one shot.
High School/Personal:
Born August 1, 1986...a four year starter on attack at St. Johns College High School...team reached the WCAC finals in 2002 for the first time in school history...senior captain in 2004...two time first team All-WCAC finishing with 193 goals and 120 assists in high school career...son of Ken and Helaine Scott...has one brother David...criminal law major.
Coach[apos]s View:
'Bubba had a breakout spring in 2006. With his renewed confidence, he should once again help us with his fine shooting.'
- Coach Thiel