Naval Academy Athletics

At Navy: Enters the fall looking to provide depth at linebacker ... has been a valuable member of the scout team the last three seasons ... has a great attitude and is well respected by his teammates.

2009: Did not see any varsity action.

2008: Did not see any varsity action.

2007: Did not see any varsity action.

High School / Personal: A 2007 graduate of Kellenberg Memorial High School, Sweeney was a three-sport standout ... lettered twice in football, basketball and baseball ... led the baseball team to the Nassau-Suffolk County Championship his senior year with a 19-5 record ... earned All-State (N.Y.) and all-league honors in football his senior year ... elected team captain of the football and basketball teams in his senior year ... having never played football, was encouraged by his mother to try out for the team in his freshman year of high school ... full name is Michael Patrick Sweeney ... born Sept. 1, 1989, in Long Island, N.Y. ... son of Patrick and Geraldine Sweeney ... majoring in economics.