Joseph DiDia Class: Freshman Hometown: Roswell, Ga. High School: Pope Height / Weight: 6-2 / 175 Event: Sprints Birthdate: 03/26/1989

In 2007-08: Scored at the ACC Outdoor Championship meet as a member of the 4x100-meter relay team that ran a season-best time of 41.10 ... Crossed the line in a time of 22.90 in the 200-meter dash at the ACC Championships (4/17) ... Ran a team season-best time of 11.25 in the 100-meter dash at the Orange & Purple Classic (5/10).

High School: Three-year letterwinner in track & field under coaches Matt Fox and Cathi Monk ... Named Most Valuable Sprinter by Pope high school ... Lettered three seasons on the football team ... Earned all-county honors at wide receiver during senior year ... Graduated with honors.

Personal: Born Joseph Matthew DiDia on March 26, 1989 in Woodbridge, N.J. ... Son of James and Barbra DiDia ... Older brother, Matt, is also a member of the Tech track & field team ... Enjoys golf, basketball and traveling ... Intends to major in Management and finance.