Oklahoma State University Athletics
Zach Allen
August 15, 2008 | Cowboy Football
Will enter his senior season as one of OSU's most established position players ... Has held down special teams long snapping duties for three seasons ... A two-time academic all-Big 12 selection (first team in 2006 and second team in 2007).
2007 (Junior): Spent all 13 games as OSU's starter on field goals, punts and extra points.
2006 (Sophomore): Spent the season handling all center duties on special teams and was virtually flawless throughout the season.
2005 (Freshman): Played in all 11 games as a true freshman and was responsible for snaps on field goals and extra points.
High School: Had a stellar career at Edmond Memorial High School, lettering four times and garnering several postseason honors as both a junior and senior ... Started as a deep snapper for the varsity team all four years ... Started his junior and senior seasons at center and started at defensive tackle as a sophomore ... An Oklahoma Coaches' Association all-state pick and started the all-state game at center for the West ... Also started at center for the Oklahoma team in the 68th annual Oil Bowl in July of 2005 ... An all-district 6A-3 and two-time all-city pick according to the Edmond Sun ... Was recruited by Iowa State, SMU and TCU.
Personal: Born April 4, 1987 ... Son of Robert and Lynne Allen ... Majoring in hotel and restaurant administration ... Has one sister, Katy.
