Bo Gipson

Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Aliquippa, Pa.
Position:
Defensive Lineman
Height:
6-1
Weight:
290
High School:
Aliquippa
Major:
Undeclared

AT DELAWARE
Second-year member of the squad • will continue to add solid support at defensive tackle as a redshirt freshman • brings great size and quickness to the defensive line • has the versatility to play both the run and the pass • recorded one tackle in Blue-White spring game in May.

2015 SEASON (GAME BY GAME STATISTICS)
Did not see game action and retained freshman eligibility.

HIGH SCHOOL HONORS
Two-year starter for standout teams at Aliquippa High School in Western Pennsylvania • started at offensive and defensive tackle spots • team captain • suffered just four losses in his high school career as team went 53-4 for head coach Mike Zmijanac • team was state AA runner-up in 2012, advanced to the state semifinals in 2011, and went 12-1 and lost in the WPIAL finals in both 2013 and 2014 • earned first team All-State honors at defensive tackle as a senior when he also earned All-WPIAL honors and was selected to the Pittsburgh Fabulous 22 Team • rated as one of the top five defensive tackles in the state by PA Preps • two-time All-Midwestern Athletic Conference selection • earned Aliquippa Neil Breslin Team Most Valuable Player Award as a senior • honor roll student • community oriented citizen who is a volunteer at Uncommon Grounds Soup Kitchen, helps coach youth wrestling, and takes part in church clean up.

PERSONAL
Arrington Bernard “Bo” Gipson • born Nov. 23, 1996 • has not declared a major at Delaware • aspires to be a football coach • son of Alvin and Samantha Gipson • mother works in daycare and father is a high school principal at Aliquippa and a former U.S. Marine who attended Penn State and Pitt • one of eight children • nephew of former Pitt Heisman Trophy winner, NFL standout running back, and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Tony Dorsett • enjoys listening to music, playing all sports, boxing, and playing video games in his spare time.