2002: Did not see any action as a freshman walk-on.

HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, wrestling and lacrosse. Played for football coach Jerry Williams, helping the Bruins to the regional championship and state semifinals. Led the county in yards per catch.

PERSONAL: Peter Joseph Cardinale. Born August 25, 1984 in Arlington, Va. The son of Boris and Elizabeth Cardinale. Grandfather Peter T. Cardinale played football at Boston College. Earned Best Male Vocalist honors for the Forest Park choir.