Is the returning starter at left guard … Labeled a great competitor and very athletic by the coaching staff, and plays bigger than his physical size … 2007: Earned the starting nod at left guard during training camp and remained there all year … One of the leaders of a unit that helped the offense improve from averages of 14.6 points and 241.6 yards through the first half of the season to 33.8 points and 432.4 yards over the second five games … Winner of the team’s “Mule” award (offensive lineman of the week) for his game against Ohio Wesleyan (Oct. 6) … Received first varsity letter … 2006: Member of the jayvee team … Prior to Wooster: Voted best offensive lineman at Hollywood Hills High School in both 2004 and 2005 … Started 35 games during his high school career … Also participated in baseball and water polo with the Spartans … Personal: Born Nov. 28, 1987 … Son of Tammy Wilson and Anthony Tropea … Majoring in philosophy.