Will serve as the primary backup at the center position on the offensive line ... Missed the entire spring campaign after having knee surgery ... Has worked hard and should be ready by the beginning of preseason camp ... Has a lot of potential once he learns the system ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll ... Conference USA Commissioner's Honor Roll ... 2006 (Fr.): Redshirted ... Prep: Three-year starter at left tackle for Coach Larry Favre at Fontainebleau HS ... Team lost four games due to Hurricane Katrina as a senior ... Graded at 87 percent as a senior ... Finished with 20 pancake blocks and allowed less than five sacks ... Helped team to a 4-3 record as a senior ... Named all-district and all-metro as a junior and senior ... Named all-state as a senior and honorable-mention as a junior ... As a junior, helped team to an 11-3 record and semifinal berth in the playoffs ... Graded at 88 percent, with 20 pancakes ... Honorable mention allstate selection by the Louisiana Sports Writers Association ... Also allowed less than five sacks ... A two-star rating by rivals.com ... Played basketball and baseball as a freshman ... Lettered one year in wrestling and three years in track and field ... Personal: Son of Greg and Patty Zipp ... Enrolled in general studies ... Born Sept. 23, 1987.