University of San Francisco Athletics

2008 All-West Coast Conference First Team
2008 Joe Allen Award (Team MVP)
2008 Gus Donoghue Award (Most Inspirational)
GENERAL CAPSULE: Strong leader turned in a careeryear for the Dons as a senior... smooth, skilled player withfinesse and the talent to create in the box. 2008SEASON: Turned in outstanding senior campaign, lifting USFto its 12th West Coast Conference Championship and a berth in theprogram's 31st NCAA Tournament... stabilized the Dons defensiveunit which posted a league-leading eight shutouts... named 2008BMW/Nike Soccer Challenge MVP after leading USF to the teamtitle... made first goal of the season count, scoring a crucialtally at San Diego (11/14/08) to secure the league title...recorded an assist against UNLV (9/19/08)... served as teamcaptain. 2007 SEASON: Appeared in a career-high 18matches with 16 starts for the Dons as a junior... collected firstUSF goal at Loyola Marymount (10/19) to go along with a personalbest five shots... recorded a pair of shots against No. 11California (9/14)... finished with 15 shots on the season.2006 SEASON: Saw action in eight games as asophomore, all coming off the bench... six of his eight appearancescame away from home, with only home appearances against Stanfordand Gonzaga. 2005 SEASON: Appeared in first threeUSF games, all as a reserve... saw action against San Jose State,Florida International and UC Riverside... redshirted at USF in2004. PRIOR TO SAN FRANCISCO: Three time all-MCALplayer at San Marin High School, was named Player of the Year as asenior... also played with the prestigious Santa Rosa United Celticteam. VISSER ON RUSSELL: "Jeff has made steadyprogress during his career at USF. From barely getting playing timehis first two seasons to becoming an invaluable starter last year.He's a great winner of the ball and has dramatically improved hisdistribution of the ball. We're looking forward to Jeff putting allhis talents together and really emerging as a leader."

YEARGP-GSGAPTSSHOTSGWG2008    20-20   1       1       3       5       0200718-1610215020068-00001020053-000000Totals49-36215210