Baron attended Iowa Central Community College and Triton Junior College in Illinois , each for one year , prior to transferring to Virginia Tech for his junior year . While at Virginia Tech , he was named the most-improved defensive player before his junior season . He played ten games during the 1994 season , recording 41 tackles , five for losses and five sacks . He recorded three sacks against Arkansas State in his first game as a Hokie . He also played in a loss to Tennessee in the 1994 Gator Bowl . He also had 30 quarterback pressures , three tackles for loss and two sacks in 1995 . As a senior , he started six games at defensive tackle and recorded 52 tackles , helping lead the Hokies to the Big East title and a win over Texas in the 1996 Sugar Bowl . He recorded a career-high 13 tackles and blocked a field goal in a win over Cincinnati . He also returned a fumble 46 yards for a touchdown in a win over Temple . He was also a Liberal arts major
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Big East Conference (1979–2013)
James Baron