#86 Austin Monahan Season 2011-12

Honors
• 2011 SEC Academic Honor Roll
• 2010 SEC Academic Honor Roll
• 2009 SEC Academic Honor Roll

2012
Monahan has appeared in 10 games for the Commodores as a tight end…. Did not notch a reception during the season… Contributes effectively from the position as a blocker helping the Vanderbilt rushing attack.

2011
Monahan enjoyed his first full season of good health in a Commodore uniform… The fifth-year player rotated with Brandon Barden as the team[apos]s 1-2 tight end tandem… Played in all 13 games, earning three starting assignments in two-tight end formations… Started games against Army, Tennessee and Wake Forest… Finished the season with three catches for 40 receiving yards… Longest reception for 23 yards provided a key early first down in victory over Kentucky.

2010
Injuries continued to halt Monahan[apos]s career last year… Expected by share tight end duties with Brandon Barden, Monahan missed the entire season after suffering a second knee injury that required surgery and extensive rehabilitation… Expects to be limited during 2011 spring drills attempting to regain full health for preseason camp.

2009
Started season as key contributor at tight end before leg injury ended season prematurely for second consecutive season… Played in seven games, earning starts against Western Carolina, LSU, Ole Miss and Army… Knee injury suffered against Georgia required season-ending surgery… Set single-season highs with 10 receptions and 92 receiving yards… Posted single-game highs for receptions (3) against both Western Carolina and LSU.

2008
Monahan was a starter and key offensive contributor early in the season until a shoulder injury at Ole Miss ended his season prematurely… Started four games at tight end… Contributed four catches, all for first downs, while in the lineup… Had two receptions, a single-game high, in win at Ole Miss… Injured shoulder on 10-yard catch that positioned Commodores for game-deciding field goal against Rebels.

2007
One of three true freshmen to see action, Monahan played on special teams and as a reserve tight end… Participated in nine games, missing early season games against Richmond, Alabama and Ole Miss… Minutes increased as season developed… Lone reception of five yards came in Commodores[apos] win at South Carolina… Also played on kickoff return units.

Prep School/High School
Two-way starter in 2006 as postgraduate student at prestigious Phillips Academy… Started at tight end and defensive end for 7-1 Big Blue that lost in New England Prep School Athletic Conference championship to Salisbury… As TE, hauled in 36 receptions for 536 yards and seven TDs… On defense, contributed 28 tackles, eight quarterback sacks and three fumble recoveries… At Charlotte Country Day, caught 48 passes for 896 yards and 14 TDs as senior, earning invite to play in Shriners Bowl of the Carolinas… Helped Charlotte school to 2004 state title… Also was standout in lacrosse, basketball and track & field at Charlotte Country Day.

Personal
Austin Beatty Joyce Monahan… Born Feb. 7, 1988 in Evanston, Ill… Son of Sephen and Mary Joyce Monahan… Middle of three brothers: Steve, 21, and Ryan, 16… Plans to major in economics… Dad is an investment banker; mom coaches middle school field hockey team… Friends with former Pro Bowl LB Hardy Nickerson… In high school, mentored youngsters through Big Brothers-Big Sisters organization… Planning to major in Economics from the College of Arts and Science… Two-time All-SEC Academic Honor Roll recipient.