Was a key contributor on special teams in his first season at Appalachian ... with a year under his belt since his transfer from Army and a better understanding of ASU’s spread offense, could be more of a contributor at tight end this season ... comes into fall camp tabbed as the top backup to all-conference tight end Ben Jorden.

2008 : Played in 13 games, primarily on ASU’s kick-return units ... only statistic registered was a negative-three-yard kickoff return when he fielded a pooch kick in the season opener at LSU.

Previous College : Played two seasons as a fullback at Army ... appeared in all 12 games as a sophomore in 2006, rushing nine times for 37 yards, catching two passes for 12 yards, returning one kick for 14 yards and making three tackles on special teams ... rushed twice for seven yards and returned one kick for 15 yards in 10 games as a freshman in ‘05.

High School : Earned a Shrine Bowl invitation after earning all-conference honors at Providence H.S. ... was a four-year starter ... played both fullback and linebacker ... captained squad as a senior ... coached by Randy Long ... played at same high school as current ASU teammates Pat Mills, Matt Ruff and brother, Orry ... also lettered in baseball.

Personal : Full name is Timothy Burnett Frye ... born July 8, 1986 (22 years old) ... son of Beth and Gene Frye ... brother, Orry, is a sophomore offensive lineman for the Mountaineers ... majoring in marketing.