Colgate: transferred to Colgate from the University of Pittsburgh ... earned four varsity letters ... made 11-of-15 field goal attempts and 28-of-32 extra points ... scored 61 career points.
As A Senior (2005) - played in eight games ... made 10 of 12 field goal attempts and 19-of-22 extra points ... third leading scorer with 49 points ... had a career-long 43-yard field goal against Cornell ... tied the school record for most games in a season with two or more field goals with three, including a perfect 3-for-3 against Central Connecticut.
As A Junior (2004) - handled the kickoff duties ... also called upon for some placekicking when Lane Schwarzberg was injured ... made 1-of-3 field goal attempts (hitting a 28-yarder against Fordham) ... successful on 9-of-10 PAT ... credited with eight tackles on kickoff coverage ... named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
As A Sophomore (2003) - handled the kickoff duties in Colgate's run to the NCAA Division I-AA title game … executed a perfect pooch kick against Florida Atlantic in the NCAA Division I-AA playoff game leading to a key touchdown ... had five tackles.
As A Freshman (2002) - handled some of the kickoff duties ... made two tackles.
High School: is a 2001 graduate of North Pocono High School in Moscow, Pa. … lettered four years with the Trojans … in his senior season he made 7-of-10 field goals and 28-of-29 PAT’s … was third team all-state in Class AAA … all-league and all-regional … picked for the East/West All-Star Game and Dream Game … coached by Anthony Donato … also lettered in basketball, baseball and soccer … a member of the National Honor Society.
Personal: Major is History … parents are Richard and Tina Rava of Moscow, Pa. … born June 7, 1983 in Scranton, Pa. … has two brothers … full name is Michael Christopher Rava.
