Dino Vasso: UNH Football's Standout Cornerback

Strategic Insights -

Dino Vasso has become an integral part of the University of New Hampshire (UNH) football team, earning recognition as a top cornerback in the Colonial Athletic Association. With a consistent record of making a tackle in most games, Vasso has been an essential piece in the team's pass defense, which ranks among the top three in the conference this season. His impressive performance has garnered national attention, with him being named an honorable mention for the Division I FCS All-American team in 2008 and a preseason All-American by the FCS Senior Scout Committee.

Key Takeaways:

  • Vasso is a senior cornerback at UNH, listed at 5'9", 175 pounds, from Crum Lynne, Pa.
  • He has developed into one of the top cornerbacks in the Colonial Athletic Association, with 39 tackles this season and 269 for his UNH career.
  • Vasso was named one of the four captains on the team before the season and has been an integral part of the team's success, particularly in pass defense.
  • He has 17 interceptions for his UNH career, trailing only Bob Pappas, who had 20, for the all-time interceptions record at UNH.
  • Vasso is a studio arts major and enjoys creating art, with some of his work having been published in magazines back in his hometown.
  • He hopes to join the NFL after graduation and has a dream of playing for the Philadelphia Eagles.

Statistics:

  • Vasso has made a tackle in all but one game in his UNH career.
  • He has 39 tackles this season and 269 for his UNH career.
  • Vasso has five interceptions through eight games this season, which leads the CAA.
  • He currently has 17 interceptions for his UNH career, trailing only Bob Pappas, who had 20, for the all-time interceptions record at UNH.
  • Vasso's typical week consists of going to class, team meetings, mandatory lifting sessions, and 2.5-hour practices with the rest of the team.

Sources:

  • No specific date ( UNH press release)