Chris Respress
Encyclopedia
Christopher Eugene Respress is currently a defensive back
for the Dayton Silverbacks of the CIFL.
in Dayton, Ohio
. He excelled in both football and track & field.
, a NCAA Division III institution in Defiance, Ohio
. He was a standout member of both the football and track & field teams.
were born.
In 2007, Respress quickly jumped at the opportunity to tryout for this local indoor football
team. He made the team and played 4 seasons for them starting as a cornerback, and occasionally returning kicks. He helped the team to their first ever playoff berth.
In 2008 he had 47 tackles and 5 interceptions.
. He contributed 16.5 tackles and three interceptions while starting in a defensive backfield that proved to the be the league's best, in route to CIFL Championship Game victory.
.
Defensive back
In American football and Canadian football, defensive backs are the players on the defensive team who take positions somewhat back from the line of scrimmage; they are distinguished from the defensive line players and linebackers, who take positions directly behind or close to the line of...
for the Dayton Silverbacks of the CIFL.
Early life
Chris was a graduate of Meadowdale High SchoolMeadowdale High School (Ohio)
Meadowdale High School is part of Dayton City Schools. Located in Harrison Township, near Dayton, Ohio, USA, it serves approximately 1000 students. The school mascot is the lion. The theme for Meadowdale is Cultural Studies...
in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, Ohio
Dayton is the 6th largest city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Montgomery County, the fifth most populous county in the state. The population was 141,527 at the 2010 census. The Dayton Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 841,502 in the 2010 census...
. He excelled in both football and track & field.
College career
Chris attended Defiance CollegeDefiance College
Defiance College, located in Defiance, Ohio, USA, is an independent, co-educational liberal arts college affiliated with the United Church of Christ. The campus includes eighteen buildings and access to the Thoreau Wildlife Sanctuary....
, a NCAA Division III institution in Defiance, Ohio
Defiance, Ohio
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,465 people, 6,572 households, and 4,422 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,562.4 people per square mile . There were 7,061 housing units at an average density of 670.0 per square mile...
. He was a standout member of both the football and track & field teams.
Track & Field
Chris' most outstanding school record places.- He's tied for 5th fastest 100 M Dash times in school history with - 10.83 (2001)
- He owns the 4th fastest 200 M Dash time in school history with - 22.76 (2001)
- Owns the 10th longest jump in the school's Long Jump history with - 20' 8" (2003)
- Owns the 8th longest jump in the school's Triple Jump history with - 41' 8" (2001)
Miami Valley Silverbacks
In 2006 the Miami Valley SilverbacksMiami Valley Silverbacks
The Dayton Silverbacks are a professional indoor football team based in Dayton, Ohio. A member of the Continental Indoor Football League, the Silverbacks play their home games at Hara Arena in nearby Trotwood.-History:...
were born.
In 2007, Respress quickly jumped at the opportunity to tryout for this local indoor football
Indoor football
Indoor football is a term used to describe several variations of American football which are played indoors. It is important to note that NFL or College games played in locations such as the Astrodome or the Superdome do not qualify as indoor football as they are using a standard size playing field...
team. He made the team and played 4 seasons for them starting as a cornerback, and occasionally returning kicks. He helped the team to their first ever playoff berth.
In 2008 he had 47 tackles and 5 interceptions.
Cincinnati Commandos
In 2010, Respress left the more local Silverbacks, to join the newly founded Cincinnati CommandosCincinnati Commandos
The Cincinnati Commandos are team of the Ultimate Indoor Football League. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, the Commandos play their home games at the Cincinnati Gardens. Their team is based around Cincinnati area talent, such as Ben Mauk, Dominick Goodman, Robert Redd and Terrill Byrd...
. He contributed 16.5 tackles and three interceptions while starting in a defensive backfield that proved to the be the league's best, in route to CIFL Championship Game victory.
Dayton Silverbacks
In 2011, he returned to the Silverbacks, as the team relocated to Dayton. Respress went on to have quite possibly the best season of his indoor football career posting 18.5 tackles, one sack and eight interceptions while leading the Silverbacks to an appearance in the CIFL Playoffs. He was named the 2011 CIFL Defensive Player of the Year, while playing for Defensive Coordinator, Lorenzo StylesLorenzo Styles
Lorenzo Styles is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for six seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and St...
.