2005 Football Roster
Roster
Richard, Gerard

Jersey Number 79
Gerard Richard
- Position:
- DE
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 300
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Houston, Texas
- High School:
- Cy-Fair
Bio
Will challenge for the starting nod at one of the defensive end spots as fall approaches... should be at 100 percent from nagging wrist injury... talented defender who can stop the run and rush the passer with equal enthusiasm... quick feet and strong hands make for a lethal combination... 2004: Played in just five games last season due to games missed to ankle and wrist injuries... registered just three tackles... had one tackle in three different games... 2003: Appeared on the Cougar defensive front in all 13 games with a start against TCU... recorded three tackles for a loss with two of those coming as sacks... proved to be a menace in the East Carolina backfield all night in front of a nationally-televised audience on ESPN2... recorded five tackles, including four solo, with three tackles for 10 yards and a pair of sacks against the Pirates... added a quarterback hurry in the Cougars C-USA-opening win... 2002: Appeared in 10 games during the season as a valuable defensive lineman... was one of a handful of true freshmen who played for Houston last season... recorded five tackles and a tackle for a two-yard loss... made three tackles with two solo stops and one tackle for a loss against South Florida... High School: Was a two-time, Defensive Lineman-of-the-Year at Cy-Fair High School... named First-Team, All-District as a defensive lineman... played for former UH defensive standout, Ronnie Peacock, at Cy-Fair HS... Personal: Born February 12, 1984, in Houston, Texas... son of Chandra George and Charley Richard of Houston... both parents are teachers... enjoys hunting and fishing in his spare time... also recruited by Colorado State, Iowa State and Louisiana Tech... majoring in sociology.
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