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Simon Bird
10 Simon Bird
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Lincoln Heights, England
High School:
Yarborough
Height / Weight:
5-11 / 175
Position:
Forward
Birthdate:
07/24/1983

  • 2002 Team Most Valuable Offensive Player
  • 2002 Second Team All-Conference USA
  • 2001 Third Team All-Conference USA
  • 2001 Team Most Valuable Offensive Player
As a Junior: Went down the first game of the season with a broken collarbone...Returned to action on Oct. 12 against UAB, helping the Cardinals to 7-2-1 record in the final 10 games of the season...Earned second team All-Conference USA honors...Named Conference USA Player of the Week on Nov.



"Simon is a true goal scorer. He has the ability to take half chances and turn them into goals. He has made great strides over the past year and I feel this year he will have the biggest impact. He is fitter, stronger and more determined."
-- Tony Colavecchia
11...Saw action in just 11 games, starting in all games...Finished the season with 35 shots and six goals...Led the team in goals scored...Scored the game-winning goal in the Cards' 3-1 win over South Florida...Named team Offensive Most Valuable Player for the second consecutive season.

As a Sophomore: Saw action in all 19 games, starting in 18 for the Cardinals...Led the team with 11 goals and 23 points...Ranks fifth on the all-time season goals list...Ranks seventh on the all-time season points list...Dished out an assist against Akron...Scored game winning goals against Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Drury, and Memphis...Named third team All-Conference USA...Named team Offensive Most Valuable Player.

In High School: Played four seasons for Lincoln Heights...Played for the Nottingham Forest and Lincoln City youth teams...Played for the Lincolnshire Schools U14-19 teams...Attended the North Linc College Soccer Academy.

Personal: Parents are Richard and Margaret Bird...Major is Health and Human Performance...Born 7/24/83.

Career Statistics 

Year	GM	ST	Shots	G	A	Pts.
2001	19	18	35	11	1	23
2002	11	11	35	6	0	10
Totals	30	29	70	17	1	33

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