2009 Football Roster
Roster
Gilbert, Chris

Jersey Number 8
Chris Gilbert
- Position:
- Wide Receiver
- Height:
- 5-8
- Weight:
- 170
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Dallas, Texas
Bio
Career | 2009 Game-by-Game | 2008 Game-by-Game | 2007 Game-by-Game
SENIOR (2009)
Played as a reserve during the first two games against Northwestern State and at No. 5/6 Oklahoma State. JUNIOR (2008)
Competed in five games, including three of the final four of the regular season. SOPHOMORE (2007)
Appeared in all 13 games with three starts against Colorado State, Alabama and Tulsa... one of only 35 players to play in all 13 games... hauled in two catches for 14 yards at Oregon during the season opener... also returned a kickoff... returned a 12-yard kickoff at Alabama... returned a kickoff a career-best 20 yards and rushed once for three yards against Texas Southern during the regular-season finale. Texas Bowl: Snared a season-long 16-yard pass against TCU. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Made his collegiate debut against Tulane during the home opener... hauled in a 7-yard reception against the Green Wave. FRESHMAN (2005)
Sat out as a redshirt. HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
A member of the Dallas Morning-News State Top-100 list... Came in at No. 92 on the list... named First-Team All-District as both a wide receiver and kick returner... was selected the Sophomore of the Year in his district... nominated for the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year... also competed in track, running the hurdles and the relays as well as the triple jump and high jump. PERSONAL
Full name is Bryan Christopher Gilbert... born on Nov. 25, 1986, in Dallas, Texas... son of Artrai and Jackie Gilbert of Dallas... also recruited by SMU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Iowa, Missouri and Texas Tech... younger brother of former Cougar running back, Ryan Gilbert, and cousin of former UH great, Danny Davis... majoring in kinesiology. Chris Gilbert's Career Bests
Receptions: 2, vs. Colorado State (9-22-07); at Oregon (9-1-07)
Receiving Yards: 16, vs. TCU (12-28-07)
Long Reception: 16, vs. TCU (12-28-07)
Rush Attempts: 2, vs. East Carolina (9-29-07)
Rushing Yards: 8, at Tulane (9-15-07)
Long Rush: 8, at Tulane (9-15-07)
Kickoff Return: 1, done four times; Most recently vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
Long Kickoff Return: 20, vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
Kickoff Return Yards: 20, vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
SENIOR (2009)
Played as a reserve during the first two games against Northwestern State and at No. 5/6 Oklahoma State. JUNIOR (2008)
Competed in five games, including three of the final four of the regular season. SOPHOMORE (2007)
Appeared in all 13 games with three starts against Colorado State, Alabama and Tulsa... one of only 35 players to play in all 13 games... hauled in two catches for 14 yards at Oregon during the season opener... also returned a kickoff... returned a 12-yard kickoff at Alabama... returned a kickoff a career-best 20 yards and rushed once for three yards against Texas Southern during the regular-season finale. Texas Bowl: Snared a season-long 16-yard pass against TCU. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2006)
Made his collegiate debut against Tulane during the home opener... hauled in a 7-yard reception against the Green Wave. FRESHMAN (2005)
Sat out as a redshirt. HILLCREST HIGH SCHOOL
A member of the Dallas Morning-News State Top-100 list... Came in at No. 92 on the list... named First-Team All-District as both a wide receiver and kick returner... was selected the Sophomore of the Year in his district... nominated for the Old Spice Red Zone Player of the Year... also competed in track, running the hurdles and the relays as well as the triple jump and high jump. PERSONAL
Full name is Bryan Christopher Gilbert... born on Nov. 25, 1986, in Dallas, Texas... son of Artrai and Jackie Gilbert of Dallas... also recruited by SMU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Iowa, Missouri and Texas Tech... younger brother of former Cougar running back, Ryan Gilbert, and cousin of former UH great, Danny Davis... majoring in kinesiology. Chris Gilbert's Career Bests
Receptions: 2, vs. Colorado State (9-22-07); at Oregon (9-1-07)
Receiving Yards: 16, vs. TCU (12-28-07)
Long Reception: 16, vs. TCU (12-28-07)
Rush Attempts: 2, vs. East Carolina (9-29-07)
Rushing Yards: 8, at Tulane (9-15-07)
Long Rush: 8, at Tulane (9-15-07)
Kickoff Return: 1, done four times; Most recently vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
Long Kickoff Return: 20, vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
Kickoff Return Yards: 20, vs. Texas Southern (11-24-07)
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. Colorado
Friday, September 12
Postgame Press Conference: Football at Rice
Saturday, September 06
Postgame Press Conference: Football vs. Stephen F. Austin
Friday, August 29
Press Conference: Head Coach Willie Fritz Previews SFA
Monday, August 25