LION CAREER:
2009:Ross had an outstanding season in 2009, playing in all 14 games for Penn State and starting 12. Ross, one of Penn State[apos]s most physical players, scored a goal vs. Georgetown and was fourth on the team in ground balls with 33.
2008:Ross played in every game for Penn State last year and tallied an assist, his first collegiate point. He also collected 21 ground balls, upping his career total to 28.
2007: Ross played in 11 games in 2007, earning a letter as a true freshman. He had seven ground balls and took one shot.
HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:
Ross was featured in the United States Lacrosse National High School Senior Showcase last year, playing for the North Team. He was a 2005 and 2006 all-state selection and a two-time Vermont Rising Star. He also played for Vermont in the 2006 Vermont/New Hampshire All-Star game. Ross lettered four years at Middlebury Union High School. He is the son of Marti Backus and Keith and Linda Ross. Ross has one sister, Ashley, who is a member of Penn State women[apos]s lacrosse team. Earl is a chemical engineering major at Penn State.
COACHES VIEW:
'Earl will be counted upon once again to handle the long stick midfield position. We have good depth at LSM this year, but Ross is excellent off the wing of face offs, dangerous in transition, and an aggressive take away defender.' - Coach Thiel