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2008: Played in 11 games with five starts at fullback. Made starts in five of the first six games of the season, including the first three. Caught eight passes for 72 yards with two touchdowns. Scored the Huskies' only touchdown of the Independence Bowl against Louisiana Tech (12-28) on an eight-yard reception. Caught a four-yard touchdown pass at Eastern Michigan (9-27). Totaled two receptions for 18 yards against Miami (OH) (10-11). Made two catches for 13 yards at Minnesota (8-30). Tallied at least one catch in six games. Had one catch for a season-long 24 yards against Western Michigan (9-6). Made one grab for five yards versus Toledo (10-18). Six of his eight catches were for first downs or touchdowns. 2007: Appeared in eight games on the punt and kickoff coverage units and as a reserve linbacker. Totaled four tackles and forced one fumble. Missed two games after suffering an ankle injury at Wisconsin (10-20). Made his collegiate debut vs. Eastern Michigan (9-15). Recorded two tackles in that game and made one stop at Idaho (9-22). Had one tackle at Temple (10-6). Forced a fumble in that game. High School: A second team all-state selection in 2006. Earned first team all-conference honors as a senior and second team acclaim his junior year. Selected to the Daily Herald's first team all-area squad in 2006. Credited with 109 career tackles, 11 sacks, four fumbles caused, four fumbles recovered, and two pass deflections with a season-high 63 stops and six sacks as a junior. As a running back, gained 1,322 career yards on 175 carries, scored 24 rushing touchdowns, and added two receiving TDs on four catches in 2006. His senior season, rushed for 810 yards on 102 carries with 14 scores. Set Lake Zurich records for career punt return and kickoff return averages at 22.4 and 35.5, respectively. Led Lake Zurich to a 12-2 record and the State Championship game in 2006 when he served as team captain and was named team MVP. Three-year letterwinner in football who also lettered in basketball and track. Personal: Born Feb. 10, 1989 in Chicago. Son of Lori and Jim Skarb. Intends to major in business management. Enjoys reading and working on cars. Admires Adrian Peterson and Brian Urlacher. SKARB'S CAREER RECEIVING STATISTICS
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