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6’3” • 310 lbs. • Born: 3.1.82 • Exp. (NFL/Titans): 6/6 • D7b – 2004 • SE Missouri St.

2008 GP/GS: 16/16 (Playoffs 1/1) • Career GP/GS: 79/24 (Playoffs 2/2) • San Diego, Calif.

PRO: Amano enters his sixth NFL season having played in all but one game during his career (79 career games played) with a total of 24 starts. A strong player with quick feet, he has experience at guard and center at both the college and pro levels. In 2008, Amano earned a starting role for the first time in his career, starting all 16 games at left guard and was a part of an offensive front that allowed an NFL-low 12 sacks. In his first four seasons in the NFL, Amano served primarily as a reserve at both center and guard. The former 1-AA Dave Rimington Award winner (given annually to the top center in college football at each level of competition) was drafted after pre-draft workout results of a 32.5-inch vertical leap, 30 repetitions of 225 pounds on the bench press and a 5.16-second 40-yard dash. He was selected with one of the team’s three compensatory picks in the seventh round of the 2004 draft (239th overall).

TITANS TIDBITS:

• Although he was born in Manila, Philippines, Amano lived in the United States from the time he was two months old. His mother, Aida, a nurse, and his father, Eugene, who served in the U.S. Navy for 25 years, were stationed in the Philippines when he was born but then moved to San Diego.

• During the 2009 offseason, Amano traveled back to the Philippines for the first time since leaving with his family as an infant. He volunteered with a group called Gawad Kalinga, which means “to give care” and helped rebuild poverty-stricken villages in his native land.

• Amano is in the process of developing The Amano Family Foundation back in San Diego that will benefit inner-city youth.

• Amano’s younger brother, Fred, played defensive tackle at San Diego State. The brothers workout frequently together during the offseason. Their older sister, Allison, is an assistant buyer in San Diego.

• Because he had yet to receive a scholarship offer late in his senior year of high school, Amano planned to walk on to the football team at either San Diego State or the University of New Mexico. But when a coach from Southeast Missouri State called one of Amano’s high school coaches inquiring about junior college players in the San Diego area, Amano’s coach tried to sell him on Amano playing for the 1-AA school. When the SE Missouri State coaching staff finally saw Amano’s game film, they called and offered him a scholarship without even flying him in for an official visit.

• In May 2006, Amano received his degree in criminal justice from Southeast Missouri State. After entering the NFL 27 credit hours shy of his diploma, he completed his schooling through online courses, independent study and an internship during the 2006 offseason with the Franklin (Tenn.) Police Department in which he worked with detectives on the squad’s drug task force.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

2008 (16/16, 1/1): Started all 16 games at left guard and was a part of an offensive line that allowed an NFL-low 12 sacks in 2008. Member of an offensive line that opened holes for Titans’ rushers to gain a franchise-record 332 rushing yards at Kansas City (10/19/08). Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack for five consecutive games (9/21/08 – 10/27/08).

• At Kansas City (10/19), member of an offensive front that opened holes for Tennessee ball carriers to rush for a franchise-record 332 rushing yards in the Titans’ commanding 34-10 road victory over the Chiefs. Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack for the fourth straight game.

• Against Indianapolis (10/27), was part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack despite 37 pass attempts in the Titans’ 31-21 victory over the Colts on Monday Night Football.

• At Detroit (11/27), was part of an offensive front that blocked for Titans’ ball carriers to gain 292 yards on the ground in the Titans’ commanding 47-10 victory over the Lions on Thanksgiving.

• Against Pittsburgh (12/21), member of an offensive front that helped amass 322 total yards, the most against Pittsburgh in 2008, in the Titans’ 31-14 victory.

• In the Divisional playoffs against Baltimore (1/10), helped the Titans offense amass 391 total yards.

2007 (16/5, 1/1): Played in all 16 games with five starts. Started three games at right guard (11/19 at Denver, 11/25 at Cincinnati and 12/2 vs. Houston) and two contests at center (12/23 vs. N.Y. Jets and 12/30 vs. Indianapolis). Also, saw significant action as a reserve at left guard (12/9 vs. San Diego) and at center (12/16 at Kansas City).

• At New Orleans (9/24), saw action in a reserve role at right guard after Benji Olson left the game in the second quarter. Member of an offensive front that did not allow a sack on 26 pass attempts.

• At Denver (11/19), started at right guard in place of an injured Benji Olson. Part of an offensive line that allowed just one sack on 41 pass attempts, while allowing Vince Young to throw for a career-best 305 passing yards.

• Against Houston (12/2), started at right guard for the third consecutive game. Helped open holes for Titans’ rushers to gain 153 yards on 29 carries (5.3 avg.).

• Against N.Y. Jets (12/23), started at center in place of an injured Kevin Mawae. Member of an offensive front that allowed Titans’ ball carriers to amass 127 rushing yards on 36 carries in the Titans’ 10-6 win.

• At Indianapolis (12/30), started at center and helped open holes and provide protection allowing the offense to gain 356 total yards in the Titans’ 16-10 playoff-clinching victory.

• At San Diego (1/6), started first career playoff game at center for an injured Kevin Mawae.

2006 (16/1): Played in all 16 games and contributed primarily on special teams. Played guard in three total contests, including one start (12/10 at Houston).

• At Miami (9/24), entered game in first quarter at left guard for an injured Zach Piller.

• At Indianapolis (10/8), saw action at right guard for an injured Benji Olson.

• At Houston (12/10), made third career start, filling in for Benji Olson. Helped offense gain season-high 418 total yards in overtime win.

2005 (16/0): Played in all 16 games in a special teams role.

2004 (15/2): Played in all but one game (11/14 vs. Chicago) as rookie and saw action at all three interior offensive line positions. Played primarily on special teams. Did not play in one contest (11/14 against Chicago). Earned one start at center (12/19 at Oakland) and one start at left guard (1/2 vs. Detroit).

• At Miami (9/11), played special teams in NFL debut, a 17-7 victory over Dolphins.

• At Green Bay on Monday Night Football (10/11), gained first career experience on offensive line, filling in for Benji Olson (groin injury) in fourth quarter.

• At Minnesota (10/24), substituted for Olson but left game in third quarter with sprained left ankle.

• Against Kansas City (12/13), played for Olson (right toe injury) at right guard and then for Justin Hartwig (left finger laceration) at center. Helped team gain 542 total yards on offense.

• At Oakland (12/19), earned first career start at center and protected Billy Volek as he passed for 492 yards.

• Against Denver (12/25), played left guard after Jacob Bell left game with knee sprain.

• Against Detroit (1/2), started for Bell at left guard and helped hold Detroit without a sack in 24-19 victory.

COLLEGE:

• Played every game in college, starting every contest from midway through his freshman year through his senior campaign. Began career as guard before transitioning to center as junior.

• As senior, won 1-AA Dave Rimington Award, given annually to top center in college football at each level of competition. Also named first-team All-American by the American Football Coaches Association, The NFL Draft Report and Football Gazette.

• Named second-team All-Ohio Valley Conference sophomore and junior seasons.

• Also served as long snapper for final three seasons.

• Majored in criminal justice.

PERSONAL:

• Engaged to Frances Santos, splits time between Nashville and San Diego, Calif.

• Attended Rancho Bernardo (San Diego, Calif.) HS, where he was an all-conference performer as an offensive and defensive lineman during his senior season. Was a three-sport athlete who also lettered in basketball and track.

• Would like to pursue a career as a federal agent or with the FBI when his playing days are over.

• List of favorites: (movies) “Star Wars,” “Old School” and “Wedding Crashers”; (TV shows) “Lost,” “The Simpsons,” “Real World” and “Seinfeld”; (actress) Angelina Jolie; (music artists) John Legend; (sports hero) David Robinson; (video games) Nintendo Wii, Madden NFL Football and NCAA Football; (vacation getaway) Las Vegas; (school subject) history; and (kind of food) Mexican food and food from the Philippines.

• Born Eugene Philip Amano in Manila, Philippines, on March 1, 1982.