San Diego Athletics

USD: Second-year Torero will compete for time on the offensive line for head coach Ron Caragher... This past season appeared in all 11 games for the Toreros where he made an impact with both run blocking and pass protection. JUNIOR COLLEGE: Played at Feather River College...was a two-year starter and team captain...earned Mid-Empire Conference honorable mention distinction... Played for coach Steve Mooshagian, a former USD assistant coach. HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Cimarron-Memorial High School where he played for coach Ron Smeltzer...was a three-year starter...named team captain senior year while starting on both sides of the ball...earned All-State honorable mention honors as a senior...first-team all-conference and All-Northwest junior and senior seasons...also lettered in track and field. PERSONAL: Born Aug. 28, 1989 in Las Vegas, Nev...parents are Kyle and Ann Kanie...chose USD to be close to his family and the be closer to home. MAJOR: English.