Kevin Morrissey '90
Title: Class of 1995

Kevin arrived at Worcester State College the year varsity football was introduced, and made an immediate impact on the program. He helped to establish the football team as one to be reckoned with in Division III.

His physical size, quickness, keen athletic ability and desire made Kevin one' of the most feared defensive linemen in the New England Football Conference throughout his four years. He is the all time leading tackler and maintains the career record for quarterback sacks at WSC. In 1988, Kevin set the single season record for quarterback sacks with 12 1/2 and also set the single game record with five quarterback sacks against Framingham State College.

Kevin's leadership ability was recognized in 1988 when he was elected a captain of the football team. He was instrumental in leading the team to an undefeated 5-0 record in the first varsity season. Kevin also played a key role in 1987 and 1988 when the team won the South Division title of the New England Football Conference (NEFC) with 7-2 and 7-3 records respectively. The team's overall record was 23-10 during Kevin's tenure and ranked in the top 10 in New England three of his four years. In 1987 Kevin was selected the ECAC Defensive Player of the Week and later in 1988 Kevin made first team All East by the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC). He was named to the NEFC All Star team in his junior and senior years. Kevin also played on the ice hockey team during his senior year.

After graduation Kevin played defensive line for the Marlboro Shamrocks semi-pro football team for six years. He is employed as an athletic trainer at the Occupational Health and Rehabilitation Inc. in Waltham.