T.J. Hill - #12
Sophomore - CB
5'9 - 170
Peterson, NJ
Rose Parks School

Andre Dixon's season-ending broken leg opened up a cornerback position in the ninth game of the season and T.J. Hill stepped in as a starter. Voted NU's Defensive Rookie of the Year, Hill has gotten stronger and understands the defense better, both things that make Coach Gallup believe Hill is on the road to being a four-year starter. 1998: Played all 11 games as a true freshman...recorded 32 tackles, 17 of then unassisted...had one interception and returned it 24 yards for a TD at Maine; also had career-high 10 tackles at Maine en route to Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Week honors...had two pass breakups in '98. High School: Played basketball, baseball and football at Paterson Eastside High, captaining each team, while attending Rosa Parks School, a performing arts institution...named All-League as a junior and senior...also selected All-County and All-State as a senior...set a school record on the hardwood with 10 three-pointers in one game. Personal: Born July 2, 1980...full name Tororris Jermal...earned Rosa Parks School Student of the Year honors for 1997-98 academic year...enjoys shopping...major is undecided...Class of 2003. Career Highs: Tackles, 10 vs. Maine (11/21/98)...Interceptions, 1 vs. Maine (11/21/98).