| 2006: Started in 12 games; missed the Maine game because of injury...had 57 tackles, including 37 solo stops...made 6.0 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, and had recorded four interceptions, including the game winner in double-overtime against BYU.
2005: Played in all 12 games, starting seven...recorded a team-leading 87 tackles (60 solos), one quarterback sack, 4.5 tackles for loss, two pass breakups and one interception.
2004: Played in all 12 games, starting the first three...finished his redshirt freshman season with 43 tackles (21 solos)...received the starting nod at strong safety in the season opener and recorded two unassisted tackles and two assists at Ball State.
2003: Redshirted.
High School: Earned Rhode Island Player of the Year honors from the Providence Gridiron Club in 2002 ...captured All-State honors in both 2001 and 2002...was selected to the 2002 Rhode Island Golden Dozen Team...was a four-year two-way starter at East Providence; played running back and defensive back...completed his career with more than 4,500 rushing yards, including 2,100 in his senior season...scored 29 touchdowns in 2002 and 49 touchdowns in his schoolboy career...recorded 16 interceptions and more than 300 tackles in his four-year career...led East Providence to the Division I state title in 1999 and 2002; earned Super Bowl MVP honors as a senior...was a three-year All-Area and four-time All-Division selection...served as team captain in 2002...played for head coach Sandy Gorham...also played on the school's basketball, baseball and track teams.
Personal: James J. Silva, born December 14, 1984...enrolled as a communication major in the College of Arts & Sciences...Jamie, his younger brother Ryan and his older brother Steve, are the sons of Debra Bellamy and Steve Silva...Ryan played running back at Holy Cross (2001-05). |
