Joe Villani

Height:
6-3
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Hometown:
Wantagh, N.Y.
High School:
St. Anthony's

2006 Scouting Report: Returning starter at center... excellent student of the game who figures to be an important catalyst for this year[apos]s line with his knowledge and leadership...is a versatile player who has also worked at guard and tackle during his career...originally joined Pitt as a walk-on transfer in 2003 but earned a scholarship prior to the 2005 season.

2005: Starter at center in all 11 contests to earn his second letter.

2004: Played in all 12 games to letter...contributions primarily came as a special teams player (field goal and PAT units).

2003: Joined Pitt as a walk-on for spring drills after transferring from Bucknell...sat out the season under NCAA transfer guidelines.

High School: Multiple-sport athlete at St. Anthony[apos]s High, lettering four times in football, twice in lacrosse and once in basketball... led football team to the 2001 Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) championship...team MVP and captain...all-league, all-city and All-Long Island selection...Golden 50 of New York State honoree... chosen to play in the Governor[apos]s Bowl (New Jersey vs. New York) and Boomer Esiason Outback Bowl... played under Coach Richard Reichert.

Personal: Joseph Philip Villani, born 3/19/84, is the son of Philip and Clara Villani...has one brother...brother (Dominic) played lacrosse at Sacred Heart University...dual major in history and communication and rhetoric.