An outstanding athlete . . . started a predominant portion of last season's matches as a defender . . . very hard to beat in one-v-one situations . . . good at shutting down individual strikers . . . has the ability to put quality service into the attacking area.

Jamie Stout

2006 (junior): Following a tremendous off-season, she moved into the starting lineup and was one of only three players to start all 18 matches for the Bulldogs . . . helped anchor the defensive back line which led the Ohio Valley Conference in goals-against average (0.73) . . . finished the season ranked second on the team in minutes played (1467) . . . played the entire match nine times, including all 110 minutes versus Austin Peay (Sept. 24), Tennessee-Martin (Oct. 13) and Southeast Missouri twice (Oct. 22 and Nov. 3) . . . member of the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club for finishing the year with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 . . . earned her third varsity letter.

2005 (sophomore): Saw action in 17 of 23 matches, making five starts against Memphis (Sept 2), Marshall (Sept. 4), North Carolina State (Sept. 9), Winthrop (Sept. 11) and Birmingham-Southern (Oct. 25) . . . played on the back line of the team's defense and helped Samford earn the OVC's best totals in both goals-against average (0.54) and shutouts (12) . . . member of the Athletic Department's 3.0 Club for finishing the year with a grade point average between 3.0 and 3.49 . . . earned her second varsity letter.

2004 (freshman): Earned significant playing time in all 18 of the Bulldogs' matches and was penciled in as a starter in eight contests . . . tallied 15 shots and scored a key goal in a pivotal 2-0 victory over Troy Sept. 14 . . . earned her first collegiate start against Southern Miss in the team's season-opening match Aug. 27 . . . one of seven Samford freshmen to score at least one goal during the season . . . played a pivotal role in the team's defensive scheme and helped the Bulldogs earn a No. 13 national ranking in shutout percentage (.560) . . . attempted a career-high four shots against Troy Sept. 14, three on goal . . . earned her first varsity letter.

High School: A two-time All-Indiana selection, a three-time All-County selection at Hamilton Southeastern High School . . . named the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player in 2001-02 . . . set high school records for both goals and assists . . . won a region championship with the Carmel Commotion club team and advanced to the national championship game . . . played club ball with fellow Samford sophomore Cassie Applegate . . . also lettered in basketball and track.

Personal: Born Aug. 23, 1985 . . . daughter of Mark and Carol Stout . . . majoring in exercise science.

ONE-ON-ONE WITH STOUT
I can't imagine going a week without: sleep
My most prized possession is: the ring my parents gave me
Favorite food: seafood
Favorite athlete: Michelle Akers
Favorite actor: Will Ferrell

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT

My favorite Samford memories are:
When we beat Vanderbilt in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the second round, and when all of our dedicated fans drove to Eastern Illinois to surprise us at the 2005 conference championship.

The things that I'll miss most about Samford soccer are:
I'll miss being surrounded by my teammates on and off the field, as well as the incredible feeling of celebrating a victory together.

The most important thing I can tell incoming freshmen is:
Playing collegiate athletics is a privilege that can provide lasting friendships and life lessons. Never take anything for granted and never stop trying when you still have something left to give. Enjoy all aspects of your college experience because four years will be over before you know it, so make the most of it.