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General: Returns full-time to the Tar Heel attack unit after missing his freshman year due to injury...will have an opportunity to play a fifth year in the future if he chooses to do so...a North Carolina high school product who will add to UNC's depth at the attack position...a big lefty attackman...excellent finisher...has the ability to play both midfield and attack.
Prep: Graduated from Charles E. Jordan High School in Durham, N.C. in June 2006...played his freshman, junior and senior years at Jordan on the attack unit...played his sophomore year at Woodberry Forest School in Virginia...captain of Jordan team as a senior...led Jordan to PAC-6 Conference championship his junior year...was a member of the Jordan team which advanced to the semifinals of the 2006 North Carolina 4A state tournament...his freshman year at Jordan he was first-team All-Conference and second-team All-State...was tapped as the most improved player on the Woodberry Forest squad his sophomore season...as a junior and senior at Jordan, he was first-team All-Conference, PAC-6 Conference Player of the Year, first-team All-State and high school All-America...invited to the Top 250 Lacrosse Camp, Triangle Select Lacrosse Team, Team arolina and The Great 38 Senior All-Star Game.
Jammin' With Joe
Given Name...Joseph Henry Howard, III
Preferred First Name...Joe
Nickname...Smokin' Joe
Parents...Caroline Howard and Joe Howard
Birthdate and Birthplace...August 21, 1987 in Savannah, Ga.
College Major...History
Hobbies...Hunting, fishing, listening to music
Athlete I Most Admire...Vince Carter
My Biggest Sports Thrill...Beating high school lacrosse rival in conference championship after losing twice in the regular season...2 of 3 games went overtime, a total of five overtime periods
Person Who Has Had the Greatest Influence on My Athletic Career...My freshman year lacrosse coach, Bob Cappelletti
Favorite Book...The Lord of the Rings
Favorite Magazine...Field & Stream
Favorite Food...Buffalo Wings
Favorite Movie...Office Space
Favorite TV Shows...Jeopardy, Dexter
Favorite Website...craigslist.net
