Has become a valuable special teams player... will also compete for playing time at running back... very strong and tough for his size... and experienced player as a fourth-year player.

JUNIOR SEASON • 2011
Played in seven games, missing four with shoulder and wrist injuries... good special teams player as a blocker and coverage man... had three tackles on the season.

SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2010
Played in nine games, missing two with injuries... played primarily on special teams, making two tackles... had two carries for three yards in the win over Idaho State (10/2).

FRESHMAN SEASON • 2009
Played in all 11 games at running back and special teams... earned two starts in the backfield... one of 15 true freshmen to play, and one of 10 true freshmen to start at some point during the season for the Vikings... was third on the team in rushing with 64 carries for 275 yards and a touchdown... also had three receptions for 25 yards and a touchdown... became the first Viking back in nearly two seasons to rush for 100 yards when he had 15 carries for 100 yards against Weber State (9/26)... gained 86 yards on 12 carries against Idaho State (11/14)... had four tackles on special teams.

PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Lettered in football at Mt. Whitney High School where he played running back, linebacker, strong safety, defensive end and nose guard... a two-time first team All-County selection... named team MVP... rushed for 1,162 yards and 13 touchdowns... caught 46 passes for 549 yards and four touchdown... was a first team All-Combine running back... ran the fastest 40 for All-Scout combines on the West Coast (4.43)... also earned two letters in track and baseball... named first team All-County in baseball... his team won the Central Section championship.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Duane and Tammy Bowen... born September 24, 1990... has one sister, Erica... Science major... hobbies include snowboarding, games, physical fitness, music, movies, camping and the beach.