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2008 Men's Soccer

17 Erik Laney

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 185
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Westerville, OH
  • Highschool New Albany

Biography

Senior (2008):

Laney had a breakout season both offensively and defensively forthe Eagles during the 2008 season.  He was one of just twoEagles to start all 19 games for the team over the course of theseason.  Laney helped lead the Emory defense, which finishedthe season ranked 11th in Division III with a 0.58 shutoutpercentage and 27th with a 0.72 team goals-against average. His play allowed the team outscore opponents 57-14 and outshootopposing teams 345-140 during the season.  The senior recordedcareer bests with four goals and five assists for 13 points duringthe year.  Laney scored game-winning goals during the Eagles'8-0 win over Methodist University on August 31st, and their 4-0 winover the University of the South on October 24th.  He finisheshis Emory career with five goals and six assists for 16 points over53 games.  Laney was named to the ESPN The Magazine AcademicAll-District Second Team for his performances both on the field andin the classroom in 2008.

Junior (2007):

Laney appeared in a career-high 19 games for the Eagles duringthe 2007 season, one of eight Emory players to play in each of thesquad's games.  He made 18 starts for the team's defenseduring the year, helping Emory to a 0.67 team goals against averageand nine shutouts.  Laney helped the Eagles outscore theiropponents 58-13, and hold a 146-57 advantage in shots on goal in2007.  The junior scored the first goal of his career duringthe Eagles 8-0 win over the University of the South (Tenn.), andadded his first career assist in Emory's 4-2 victory over New YorkUniversity. 

Sophomore (2006):

Laney played in 11 games for the Eagles defense, coming off thebench in each of them.  The sophomore was a part of five ofEmory's team shutouts during the season.

Freshman (2005):

Laney appeared in four games in the Eagles backfield in 2005.

Career Statistics:

 GPGSGoalsAssistsPoints
200540000
2006110000
20071918113
200819194513
Totals53375616

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honors:

2008ESPN The Magazine Academic All-DistrictSecond Team

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior to Emory:

Played for the New Albany High School soccer team for threeseasons, serving as the captain during his senior year... Was namedto the All-State, All-District, and All Region teams in 2004...Earned the team Most Valuable Player honor in 2004... Earnedall-academic Ohio honors for soccer... Coached by Jeff Bennettin high school... Played for Ohio FC club team out of Dublin,Ohio, where he was coached by Des Lawless... Prior clubs includedKentucky Wildcats and Ohio Ambassadors... Named to Ohio SouthODP... Also lettered in diving and lacrosse in high school. 

Personal:

Born September 3, 1986

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

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    2005Freshman

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    2006Sophomore

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    6'0" 170 lbs
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    2007Junior

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    6'0" 170 lbs
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    2008Senior

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    6'0" 185 lbs
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