One of the top hitters in the conference, expected to be the Cowboys leader on and off the field. 2004: Hit a team-best .388 with three home runs, 12 doubles and 35 RBIs. Had a pair of four-RBI games at Austin College and at Lubbock Christian. Named first-team All-ASC West. Academic All-ASC selection. 2003: Medical redshirt after breaking his thumb. 2002: Started 38 games as a sophomore. Led the team in hitting with a .421 average, which placed him second all-time on the single-season batting average chart . In 140 at-bats he had 59 hits, 29 runs and five home runs. Had 43 RBIs. Had a slugging percentage of .636. Named second-team ASC West. Personal: Son of Carol and Douglas Popino. Has one sister, Melissa. Born March 23, 1982. Finance and Economics major.