THREE-YEAR LETTERMAN – Voted to the 2009 Preseason All-Big South squad...veteran performer who will anchor the offensive line...slated to start at left guard...a hard worker and former walk-on who has lifted the offensive line with his grit and determination...has the most experience of any offensive lineman in the two-deep. ..is the only VMI offensive lineman to have played all five offensive line positions during his career...named to 2008-09 Big South Presidential Honor Roll for academics.
2008 - Named Second Team All-Big South...started all 11 games at left guard, giving him 30 consecutive starts on the offensive line...consistently graded as the top offensive lineman and helped VMI to its third-consecutive Big South Conference rushing crown...helped offense to school and Big South records of 3,932 yards and 357.5 yards per game...VMI also led nation in rushing...helped VMI amass 300+ yards rushing in eight games in 2008...also helped Keydets convert 26-of-32 (81.2%) red-zone scoring opportunities...finished with 49 knockdowns on the season, second-most on the offensive line...had 10 knockdowns in the season finale against Presbyterian.
2007 - Started all 11 games, playing four different positions on the offensive line...started the first two games at center, where he lettered as a freshman, before moving to left tackle for six straight starts...started the final three games at left guard and played the final two games with a broken wrist...had a season-high 14 knockdowns against Charleston Southern...lettered for the second time.
2006 - Began the season in the two-deep picture and moved into the starting role at center at the end of fall camp...held down the starting center position all season...lettered for the first time.
2005 - Joined the team prior to the season but did not see game action and was redshirted.
HIGH SCHOOL - A graduate of New Kent High School in New Kent, Va.
PERSONAL - Full name is George Leslie Handler, IV...Mechanical Engineering major.
