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UTAH: Has seen significant playing time at running back since his true freshman season ... four career starts ... co-backup offers a change-up to Utah's big, power backs with his slashing style of running.
2008-Appeared in 13 games and started four ... rushed 30 times for 183 yards (6.1 average) ... gained a season-high 69 yards on nine carries, including a 23-yard touchdown, at Utah State ... five carries for 34 yards against Weber State ... 35 yards on three carries against Colorado State ... also played on special teams and made six tackles ... two tackles and a TFL against Air Force.
2007-Played in 12 games as a true freshman ... rushed 19 times for 44 yards ... 10 carries for 28 yards against Wyoming ... also played on special teams and had six total tackles ... Academic all-MWC ... made the Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
HIGH SCHOOL: All-state running back ... all-region running back and defensive back ... Gatorade Player of the Year for the state of Nevada ... Cimarron Memorial High School (Nev.) team captain ... as a senior in 2006, rushed 202 times for 1,743 yards (8.6 average) and 23 touchdowns, and totaled 31 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery ... rated the No. 5 player in the state of Nevada by Rivals.com.
PERSONAL: Son of Eddie Wide, Jr. ... father played football for UNLV ... three sisters ... sociology major ... full name is Eddie Lee Wide III ... born Nov. 19, 1988.
YEAR G/GS RUSH YARDS AVG TD LONG
2007 12/0 19 44 2.3 0 7
2008 13/4 30 183 6.1 0 23
Totals 25/4 49 227 4.6 0
