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In his first season on the field, Lou Eliades battled veteran Rich Ohrnberger for the starting assignment at left guard during preseason camp in 2007, with Ohrnberger winning the position en route to All-Big Ten honors. A first-team all-state selection at Ocean Township HS, Eliades has great physical attributes. He is anxious for the start of preseason camp after missing the second half of last year with a stress fracture in his left foot. Eliades likely will battle returning starter Dennis Landolt and Ako Poti for time in the rotation at right tackle. He has good size and skills and should have an opportunity to become a bigger contributor this year and in the future. Eliades is one of six returning Nittany Lions from New Jersey.
2007 Sophomore Season
Eliades made his collegiate debut against Florida International and played in every game from Buffalo through the 38-7 win over No. 19 Wisconsin. But, he suffered a stress fracture in his left foot that required surgery, ending his season. In six games, he saw action on 68 snaps, led by 29 against FIU.
2006 Freshman Season
Redshirt Season
High School
Eliades was a member of the football and track and field teams at Ocean Township HS. During his senior year, he served as captain of both teams. Eliades anchored an offensive line that cleared the path for 3,000 yards of rushing offense during his senior season, helping him earn first-team All-New Jersey honors from the Newark Star-Ledger. Eliades received all-county honors as a junior and senior and was ranked among the Top 40 offensive linemen in the nation by Scout.com. He was instrumental in helping his team win the Group III Central Jersey State Football Championship. In the summer of 2006, he joined future Penn State teammates Brett Brackett and Cedric Jeffries in helping New Jersey to a big Governor's Bowl victory over New York
