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Chris Amico (’07) was a standout for the football team from 2003-07, helping lead the Fighting Scots to PSAC West co-championships in 2004 and ’05 and a 30-14 record in four playing seasons. In addition, Edinboro made the NCAA Division II Playoffs in 2004, advancing to the regional semifinal. While dominating the line of scrimmage from his defensive tackle position, he earned All-American honors his final three years and was a four-time All-PSAC West selection. He enjoyed his top season in 2005, when he was named the PSAC West Defensive Player of the Year as Edinboro finished with an 8-2 record. In addition, he was a first team Football Gazette All-American and second team Daktronics All-American after finishing the year with 49 tackles, 14.5 for losses and a team-leading 8.5 sacks. He ranked 18th in Division II and second in the PSAC in sacks, and was 34th nationally in tackles for losses. He once again earned All-American honors in 2006 while gaining first team All-PSAC West accolades for the second straight year and being named to the first team Football Gazette All-American squad for the second consecutive season. Amico started all 11 games, finishing with 61 tackles, with 9.5 tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks. After redshirting in 2003, he joined the starting lineup in 2004 at defensive tackle, starting all 12 games and leading the linemen with 53 tackles. That included a team-leading 12 tackles for losses and 4.5 sacks. He wrapped up his career in 2007 by once again being named a first team All-PSAC West selection, along with honorable mention Football Gazette All-American accolades and Daktronics All-Northeast Region honors for the second time. He totaled a career-best 64 tackles, with while leading the team in both tackles for losses (16.5) and sacks (6.5). Amico concluded his career starting all 44 games and totaling 227 tackles, with 52.5 tackles for losses and 24 sacks. The latter two figures rank among Edinboro’s career leaders.
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