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Shane Vereen
Vereen in August 2009
California Golden Bears – No. 34
PositionRunning back
ClassRedshirt Junior
MajorMedia Studies
Personal information
Born: (1989-03-02) March 2, 1989 (age 35)
Vallejo, California
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight199 lb (90 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolValencia High School
Valencia, California
Career highlights and awards

Shane Patrick-Henry Vereen (born March 2, 1989 in Valencia, California) is a running back for the California Golden Bears.

Early years

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College career

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2007

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Vereen redshirted for the 2007 season.

2008

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Vereen served as the primary backup to Jahvid Best as part of Cal's two running back system, playing in all of the team's 13 games. In the season opener against Michigan State, he rushed for 101 yards and a touchdown. The game marked the first time that two Cal running backs had completed over 100 yards rushing since the 2006 Holiday Bowl, with Best tallying 111 yards in the victory.[1]

2009

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Vereen also competed on the track team during the 2009 season in the 100 metres.[2]

Statistics

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Rushing

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Year Team Games-Games Started Carries Yards Average Long TDs
2008 Cal 13-3 142 715 5.0 81 4
2009 Cal 13-4 183 952 5.2 61 12
Totals[3][4][5] 26-7 325 1,667 5.1 81 16

Receiving

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Year Team Games-Games Started Receptions Yards Average Long TDs
2008 Cal 13-3 25 244 9.8 42 1
2009 Cal 13-4 27 221 8.2 22 4
Totals 26-7 52 465 8.9 42 3

Personal

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References

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  1. ^ "Cal-Michigan State Game Notes". University of California. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  2. ^ "Outdoor Track 2008-09 Season Top Outdoor Times and Marks" (PDF). University of California. Retrieved 2010-07-23.
  3. ^ Yahoo Player Profile
  4. ^ Cal Football Stats
  5. ^ Shane Vereen on CFBStats
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Sporting positions
Preceded by Cal Starting Running Back
2009–present
Succeeded by
Incumbent