BRIAN STROUP begins his second season on the Captains sideline after serving as a student defensive assistant last year.
Stroup, who had an outstanding playing career as an offensive lineman with the Captains from 2005-08, will focus primarily on the squad's defensive tackles.
A Newport News native, Stroup played his high school ball at Woodside.
Fast Facts
PERSONAL
Years at CNU: 2
Birthdate: Sept. 5, 1987
Family: Single
EDUCATION
Christopher Newport University, B.A. in Communications, 2010
PLAYING EXPERIENCE
CNU, 4 years, OL
COACHING EXPERIENCE
2009 CNU Student Assistant
2010- CNU Defensive Tackles