Parents: Tom and Becky Potts
Major: Health and Physical Education
2008: Played in 9 games ... Rushed 87 times for a total of 355 yards with 6 touchdowns ... Caught 40 passes for a total of 389 yards with 1 touchdown.
2007: Played in 10 games ... Rushed 165 times for a total of 677 yards with 5 touchdowns ... Caught 40 passes for a total of 252 yards ... Completed 2 of 3 passes for 77 yards ... Returned 2 punts for 19 yards.
2006: Played in 2 games ... Rushed 6 times for a total of 17 yards ... Caught 4 passes for a total of 40 yards with 1 touchdown ... Returned 2 punts for a total of 15 yards
2005: Played in 10 games ... Rushed 34 times for a total of 69 yards ... Caught 33 passes for a total of 247 yards ... Returned 13 punts for a total of 63 yards ... Returned 8 kicks for a total of 129 yards.
Augsburg: URGO: Undergrad Research.
High School: Participant in football and baseball in high school ... Team Captain in 2003 and 2004, All-Conference Honorable Mention in 2003, and Section Champions in 2004 in baseball ... All-Conference, Most Valuable Player, Running Back of the Year, Northwest Community Television All Area Team, Honorable Mention State, Classic Lake Conference Champions, Section 6 Class 5A Champions in his 2004 football season.
Auggie Athlete FAQ:
Nickname: Ja$money.
Career Goal: To teach Physical Education at high school level.
First Job: Holiday gas station.
Last Summer Job: Undergraduate Research at Augsburg.
What I Like Most About Augsburg: It's a small school, close to home, and the football team.
Athletic Goal At Augsburg: Break the career rushing record, win the MIAC, and make playoffs.
Biggest Thrill in Athletics: Going to state in high school football.
Athlete I Admire Most: Tony Dungy.
My Favorite Quote: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift, that's why we call it present."
Favorite Food: Pasta.
Favorite TV Show: First 48.
Favorite Movie: Dark Knight.
Favorite musical artist: Jagged Edge.
