 Shipley's redshirt freshman season at Penn State began with him playing on the offensive line and ended with him playing defense.At the beginning of the 2006 season Shipley was switched back to the offensive line and he spent the season as the starting center and anchored the offensive line for Tony Hunt's record-setting senior season.Shipley is known for his engaging personality and has served as the team Santa Claus for the Nittany Lions' annual Christmas party.