Bill O'Brien, 2012 Nittany Lion Seniors and Eric Shrive To Be Lauded at Friday's 76th Annual Gala
Eric Shrive is primed to compete for a more significant role on the offensive line in 2012. With the graduation of four senior starters, the opportunity exists for the redshirt junior to earn increased playing time. Shrive has taken steps towards that end, honing his excellent physical attributes and skills with steady progress in the off-season strength and conditioning program. He finished spring drills No. 2 at right guard to John Urschel and they will resume their battle in August. Shrive is in his second year as vice president of the Penn State chapter of Uplifting Athletes, a non-profit charitable organization that raises funds and awareness for rare diseases. Founded by Penn State football teammates, Uplifting Athletes raised more than $600,000 for the Kidney Cancer Association from 2003-11, primarily at the Penn State Lift For Life, including a record total in excess of $100,000 in 2010-11. Shrive led the 2011 squad by securing more than $25,000 in Lift for Life donations. The prep All-American and quarterback Matt McGloin were teammates at West Scranton High School. He is on schedule to graduate in May. Shrive is among 31 returning Nittany Lions from Eastern or Central Pennsylvania.
2011 Junior Season
Shrive saw his most extensive playing time in the non-conference matchups against Indiana State and Eastern Michigan. He helped the Nittany Lions rush for 245 yards and gain 468 total yards against the Eagles.
2010 Sophomore Season
In his first season on the field, Shrive was battling upperclassmen Chima Okoli and DeOn'tae Pannell for playing time at right tackle. Shrive saw his most extensive action in the 41-24 win over Indiana at FedEx Field, where the Nittany Lions gained 496 yards, with 24 first downs. He also saw time in the win over Youngstown State.
2009 Freshman Season
Redshirt season.
High School
A highly-recruited lineman, Shrive played for Coach Mike DeAntona at West Scranton HS. He was a two-time all-state, all-region and all-conference selection. Scout.com ranked Shrive the nation's No. 2 offensive tackle and a five-star recruit. Rivals.com rated him the No. 3 prospect in Pennsylvania, the No. 11 offensive tackle and No. 88 overall player in the nation in 2008. Shrive played in the 2009 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. He also participated in wrestling and track and field.
Personal
Full name is Eric Dennis Shrive. He is the son of Jane and Dennis Shrive. He has two older brothers, Jason and Jeff. Shrive has had three cousins attend Penn State. In his spare time, he likes to hunt, fish and golf and spend time with family and friends. He is studying hotel, restaurant and institutional management and is interested in owning a hotel or restaurant after completion of his football career. Born September 20, 1999 in Scranton, Pa.
