80 days 'till kickoff - #80 Phillip Chavis

It's now 80 days until kickoff of Catamount football at Floyd Stadium, home of the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State on August 29th in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

To help pass those long summer days until football season starts, and hopefully get the Catamount faithful more excited about the upcoming season, we'll continue with the 100 day football countdown to kickoff.

#80 Phillip Chavis

Class: RS Junior
Hometown: Greensboro, N.C.
High School: Dudley HS
Last College: New Mexico State
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 220
Position: TE



2012 (Redshirt Sophomore): Did not see game action.

2011 (Redshirt Freshman): Sat out due to NCAA transfer rules.

Prior to Western Carolina: Attended New Mexico State out of high school where he took a redshirt in the 2010 season prior to transferring to WCU; At Dudley HS: Played tight end as a prep, winning the state championship in football in 2007 & 2008 ... Recorded nine catches for 97 yards his senior year.

Personal: Is the son of Oddy and Phyllis Chavis ... Plans on majoring in sport management.

Courtesy WCU Media Relations