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On Shirk: The nation's "Nastiest Hitter" as named by the Baltimore Sun
2000 team captain
2000 All-American candidate
preseason first-team All-American by Face-Off Magazine '00
preseason third team All-American by College Lacrosse USA
known for his bone-jarring hits and "thrives on collisions" according to the Baltimore Sun
called the best short-pole defensive midfielder in America by coach Edell
has made key plays for the team since he suited up for the first time as a freshman
tremendous strength
he may be the team's toughest warrior according to the coaching staff
plays the most difficult role in lacrosse because every offensive unit attacks the short-pole
will see some time on face-offs this season. As a junior (1999): Played in all 14 games as defensive midfield specialist
honored at end of season with the William Cole Memorial Award as Maryland's top midfielder
recorded countless hits on opponent's top attackmen
had one goal, two assists and three points
scored his only goal of the season and third career goal against Virginia (4/3)
goal came on only shot of the season
has scored one goal in each of his first three seasons as a Terp
recorded his first career assist against Penn State (3/17), handing off to Beau Pich for a third-quarter goal
also recorded assists against North Carolina (3/27)
corralled 19 groundballs
preseason first-team All-American by the Baltimore Sun. As a sophomore (1998): Played in all 17 games
scooped up 12 groundballs
scored one goal against Navy (4/4), his second career point. As a freshman (1997): Team co-rookie of the year
played in all 16 games
logged 17 groundballs
scored first college goal against Radford (4/1)
forces crucial turnover in NCAA quarterfinal against Virginia (5/17) with 20 seconds left to give Maryland last possession and eventually set up game-winning goal that sent the Terps to the national semifinal. Before Maryland: Two-sport athlete at Mountain Lakes High School in Mountain Lakes, N.J.
earned three letters in lacrosse as team compiled a 57-5 record under Tim Flynn
All-New Jersey honorable mention as a senior
scored 22 goals and handed out 15 assists as a senior
all-county and team captain as a senior
captured New Jersey state championship in 1995 and 1996
lettered in football three times at wide receiver
all-area, all-county, all-group as a senior
set school record for most catches (37) and receiving yards in a season as well as most receptions (10) in a game
captain of football team as a senior. Personal: Jeffrey Lee Shirk
born Feb. 18, 1978 in Columbus, Ohio
son of Linda and Gary Shirk
brother of Angela (29) and Kristin (25)
father Gary was a tight end for the NFL's New York Giants and holds the team record for most receptions in a game
biggest thrill came when Maryland beat Johns Hopkins in overtime to advance to the NCAA semifinal in 1998
majoring in elementary education and general business. Career Highs
Goals: 1 on three occasions
Assists: 1 vs. Penn State (3/17/99) & North Carolina (3/27/99)
Points: 1 on five occasions Career Stats
Year GP/GS Goals Asst. Pts. Shots GB Pen. PIM Face-offs Win %
1997 16/0 1 0 1 2 17 5 3:30 7/17 41.2
1998 17/0 1 0 1 4 12 8 5:30 0/2 0.0
1999 14/3 1 2 3 1 19 8 5:00 0/1 0.0
Totals 47/3 3 2 5 7 48 21 14:00 7/20 35.0
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