Chris Respress

Chris Respress

Respress playing against the Marion Blue Racers
No. 37     Dayton Silverbacks
Cornerback
Personal information
Date of birth:
Place of birth: Dayton, Ohio
High School: Meadowdale High School
Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)	Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
College: Defiance
Undrafted in 2003
Debuted in 2007 for the Miami Valley Silverbacks
Career history
Miami Valley Silverbacks (2007-2009) Cincinnati Commandos (2010) Dayton Silverbacks (2011-present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
2010 CIFL Champion 2011 CIFL Defensive Player of the Year

Christopher Eugene Respress is currently a defensive back for the Dayton Silverbacks of the CIFL.^[1]

Early life

Chris was a graduate of Meadowdale High School in Dayton, Ohio. He excelled in both football and track & field.

College career

Chris attended Defiance College, a NCAA Division III institution in Defiance, Ohio. He was a standout member of both the football and track & field teams.

Football

While on the football team, Chris played under coaches Robert Taylor and Greg Pscodna.^[2]

Track & Field

Chris' most outstanding school record places.

• He's tied for 5th fastest 100 M Dash times in school history with - 10.83 (2001)
• He owns the 4th fastest 200 M Dash time in school history with - 22.76 (2001)
• Owns the 10th longest jump in the school's Long Jump history with - 20' 8" (2003)
• Owns the 8th longest jump in the school's Triple Jump history with - 41' 8" (2001)^[3]

Professional career

Miami Valley Silverbacks

In 2006 the Miami Valley Silverbacks were born. In 2007, Respress quickly jumped at the opportunity to tryout for this local indoor football team. He made the team and played 4 seasons for them starting as a cornerback, and occasionally returning kicks. He helped the team to their first ever playoff berth.^[4] In 2008 he had 47 tackles and 5 interceptions.^[5]

Cincinnati Commandos

In 2010, Respress left the more local Silverbacks, to join the newly founded Cincinnati Commandos. He contributed 16.5 tackles and three interceptions while starting in a defensive backfield that proved to the be the league's best, in route to CIFL Championship Game victory.^[6]

Dayton Silverbacks

In 2011, he returned to the Silverbacks, as the team relocated to Dayton. Respress went on to have quite possibly the best season of his indoor football career posting 18.5 tackles, one sack and eight interceptions while leading the Silverbacks to an appearance in the CIFL Playoffs. He was named the 2011 CIFL Defensive Player of the Year, while playing for Defensive Coordinator, Lorenzo Styles.^[7][8]

References

1. ^ Dayton Silverbacks roster www.silverbacksfootball.com
2. ^ 2001 Defiance College Football Preview
3. ^ Defiance College Top 10 Track & Field Event Records
4. ^ Respress re-signs for 2008
5. ^ Chris Respress 2008 stats
6. ^ 2010 CIFL Stats
7. ^ CIFL Annouces 2011 Award winners www.ciflfootball.com
8. ^ Q&A with Chris Respress

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