San Diego Athletics

USD: Josh enters his second year where he will compete for playing time in the offensive backfield at running back, and with the return game on special teams... Named the team[apos]s 2005 Offensive Scout Player of the Year... He redshirted during the 2004 season. High School: Attended Eastlake HS where he was named Team MVP, All-CIF Honorable Mention and All-Metro Mesa League First Team after rushing for 1,330 yards and 20 touchdowns his senior season at Eastlake... Rushed for 800 yards and 16 touchdowns his junior year, being named Most Inspirational and All-League Second Team, helping his team win the League Championship... Also ran track for three years, earning a Coach[apos]s Award and being named an All-League sprinter... Placed CIF sixth place in the 4x40 relay. Personal: Born on December 9, 1985 in San Diego, CA... Recruited out of Eastlake by Dartmouth, Chapman and Willamette... Chose USD for the great location, coaching staff, academics and friendly people... Related to former USD men[apos]s basketball player Floyd North III ... Makes music in his spare time. Major: Accounting (Finance/Real Estate).