Georgia State University Athletics

AT GEORGIA STATE: Special teams starter for Georgia State's inaugural team in 2010 as the holder on field goals and PATs ... Held for placekicker Iain Vance, who earned third-team all-America recognition ... One of just five seniors on the inaugural team ... One of three GSU student-athletes chosen to participate in the NCAA Career in Sports Forum in May 2010 ... Dean's List member for spring 2010 and fall 2010 after making Athletic Director's Honor Roll for fall 2009 ... Earned his degree in December 2010.

Participated in the Panthers' open tryout in April 2009, then joined the team in the fall of 2009 ... Spent the 2008 season as a member of the football team at Kentucky before transferring to Georgia State.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended South Cobb High, where he played for coach Shane Queen ... Kicker who scored 42 points as a junior and 36 as a senior ... Also played soccer ...

PERSONAL: Born Jan. 3, 1988 ... Parents are Scott and Armeda Lupo.