Siena University Athletics

GENERAL: Extremely athletic...Very good footwork...Adds depth up front as an attacker...Very hard worker...Quick first step...Tireless player who scraps and hustles all over the field. BEFORE SIENA: Lettered four years of lacrosse (attack) and hockey (goalie) and two years of football (halfback) at Souhegan High...First Team All-State selection for lacrosse his senior year...First Team All-State for hockey his junior and senior seasons...Member of two-time state champion hockey team in 2006 & 2007. PERSONAL: Born May 20, 1988...The son of Sam and Alice Giarrusso...Has an older brother Mark who attends Syracuse University...A business major...Chose Siena for the academics and athletic program...Enjoys video games, playing sports and philosophy...Chose to play for Siena over Penn State, Army, Air Force, Vermont, Dartmouth, Butler, Lehigh and Lafayette. BRECHT ON GIARRUSO: 'I[apos]m very excited with Joe[apos]s work ethic and athletic ability that he showed us this fall. He will add depth and compete for time for us this season.'