At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well as they continue to complete the semester and become Rensselaer alumni / alumnae. 

While at Rensselaer:
Played offensive line and defensive line during career … Eight tackles from defensive line as senior ... Team's Offensive War Dog Player of the Week once (Union) as junior ... Civil Engineering major ... Internship with Manhattan Company of New York (assistant to project manager in general construction).

Favorite sports memory during career?
"Beating Union at their home field in 2017." - April 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"RPI gives you the best of several worlds; a top-tier education, competitive college athletics, and some of the greatest friends you can find." - April 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"Joining the U.S Navy Civil Engineer Corps." - April 2020

From the coaching staff:
"Sam always did what he could to be there for his teammates during his time at RPI. He played multiple positions during his career as he did whatever was asked of him to make our team better. He was a tireless worker in the weight room, meeting room and on the field." - March 2020 

What others say:
"Sam was an absolute beast in the weight room. His unwavering hard work lifted the spirit of the whole team. Sam is the type of guy to have the team's back through thick and thin, and he is someone that everyone needs on their team. He will be remembered in the RPI football program forever." - March 2020

"Puts a smile on every teammate's face." - April 2020

"One of the hardest workers you'll ever find. Dominated the weight room because of all the work he put in on the side and the food he was putting in his body. Never stopped working on his technique even when he was moved to the offensive side of the ball to provide depth. When he was on the field he was electric and off the field was a great teammate and friend. He's someone who would pick you up if you were stuck in a snowstorm or stuck in a ditch." - April 2020

"Outstanding leader and is always there for those whenever needed. Largely underappreciated in how he strives for everyone around him to become the best versions of themselves and tries to bring it out of them. Will have a large leadership position one day whether it's political or business related." - April 2020

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