Personal: John was born on February 20, 1982. He is the son of Denny and Ann Marie Sher and is majoring in Health and Physical Education. A first team All-NJAC pick in 2003, John Sher returns ready to help the Lions’ defense this fall after a break through season as a sophomore. He collected 48 tackles a year ago and was the team’s fifth leading tackler on the season. He opened the 2003 season with a team-best effort and was a key contributor in TCNJ's 28-17 season-opening road victory at Norwich. He collected a career-high and team-high 12 total tackles (five solo, seven assisted) while helping to hold the Cadets to only 17 points on the day. With the game tied just before halftime, Sher made a momentum changing play when he intercepted a pass at the goal line that would have given Norwich the lead at intermission.
With graduation losses on the team’s secondary, Sher will be looked to this fall for an increased role as the Lions look to maintain their reputation as a defensively strong team. A year ago, TCNJ ranked first in the league in rushing defense (89.1 ypg) and was nationally ranked 18th in total defense (264.2 ypg) as well.
As a freshman, Sher played in six games for the Lions and finished with just six tackles in limited action. Now a two-year letterwinner in football with the Lions, he is a two-time TCNJ Scholar-Athlete. Majoring in health and physical education at TCNJ, he is a former four-sport star at Holy Spirit High School, having earned letters in football, basketball, track and crew. John’s brother and sister are former crew team members at Temple.
Year By Year Statistics
Year G UT AT TT TL-Yds. Sack –Yds. PD Fumbles(Yds.) INT Blks.
2002 6 4 2 6 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0
2003 10 24 24 48 1-6 1-6 4 1-0 1-0 0
Totals 16 28 26 54 1-6 1-6 4 1-0 1-0 0
