Chris Hogan Class: Junior Hometown: Wyckoff, N.J. High School: Ramapo Height / Weight: 6-3 / 213 Position: M Experience: SR

Sophomore Chris Hogan enters his third season at Penn State hoping to come back from an injury-shortened 2008 campaign. The talented New Jersey native was an offensive force for Penn State in 2007 but played in only three games last year. Hogan has the potential to be a key on Penn State's midfield once again.

LION CAREER:

2008:Hogan played in only three games in 2008, having his season shortened due to injury. He had two goals and upped his career scoring total to 13 points off 13 goals.

2007: Hogan started each of Penn State's 13 games in 2007. He was tied for fourth on the team with 11 goals and his 11 points were sixth overall. Hogan had a .574 shot on goal percentage and added 15 ground balls to his game. He was second on the team with four man-up goals as well.

HIGH SCHOOL/PERSONAL:
Hogan was a second team all-league pick as a sophomore before being named first team all-league, all-county and All-New Jersey as both a junior and senior. Hogan was named the 2006 New Jersey Midfielder of the Year and was a 2006 Under Armour High School All-American. Hogan was also a superb football player in high school, earning first team all-league laurels twice and first team all-state accolades as a senior. He was named to the Jersey Football Top 100 and was on the Tri-State Heisman Team as well. Hogan is the son of James and Mary Ellen Hogan. He has a brother, Jeff, and a sister, Erinn. Chris is a communications/arts and Science major.

COACHES VIEW:
"Chris will be a welcome addition to the midfields after missing '08 with an injury. Although he has only played one season, he will be our main threat to create and score from the midfield. He is big, strong, and athletic and has developed his off hand to the point that he is a threat with either hand." - Coach Thiel