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Scott Rupert ('95) is a multiple sport standout for the Fighting Scots, excelling both in Baseball and Football. In Baseball, he played shortstop for the Fighting Scots, and holds numerous school records, including the career record for batting average at .411, along with runs (152), RBIS (177), doubles (66), and home runs (30). He was a two-time ABCA All-American, earning third-team honors as a junior and senior. He hit over .400 both seasons, with a .425 average in 1995 as a senior. He finished with 16 doubles, a school-record 16 home runs, and also set school records for runs (63), hits (74) and RBIS (71) that season. Edinboro finished with a 30-22 record. In 1994, the Fighting Scots enjoyed the best season in school history with a 35-18 ledger, winning the PSAC West Championship with a 17-3 regular season record, and ending the year ranked 16th nationally. He was named the PSAC West Player of the year after finishing with a .414 average, with a school-record 29 doubles and 10 home runs. He led the nation in doubles as a junior and was a first team All-Atlantic Region selection as a junior and senior. He hit .398 as a freshman and .387 as a sophomore. In football, he served as the team’s placekicker from 1991-94, making 18 of 33 field goals and 117 of 140 extra points for 171 points. He ranks ninth in career scoring and is sixth in career field goals made and attempted. He led the team in scoring in 1993 with 58 points, making 5 of 11 field goals and 43 of 45 extra points. In addition, he handled the punting chores as a senior, averaging 38.8 years on 21 punts. He graduated from Edinboro in 1995 with a Bachelor in Arts Degree in Specialized Studies.
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