Did You Know: Joe Malo was a four-time all-state selection in high school.

This Season: Leading candidate to land a spot on Hopkins' second midfield unit • Had a good fall and will likely see the most extensive playing time of his career.

2004: Played in 14 of JHU's 15 games (missed the NCAA First Round game vs. Providence with an injury suffered in the regular-season-ending win over Loyola) as a member of the Blue Jays' third midfield • Had one ground ball on the year.

2003: Member of JHU's deep and talented midfield • Saw action in 15 of 16 games as a member of the third midfield • Also used in clearing situations • Did not register a point on the year, but did have five ground balls.

2002: Saw action in 13 games, primarily in clearing situations • Did not register any statistics on the year.

At Denver East: Led team to a pair of state championships as a sophomore and senior • Twice earned All-America honors • Named Second Team all-state as a freshman and First Team all-state as a sophomore, junior and senior • 2001 Colorado Player of the Year • Two-time team captain.

Personal: Given name is Joseph K. Malo • The son of Ken and Kay Malo • Born June 13, 1982 • Economics major.