2008 (Redshirt sophomore): Solidified a vital role with the secondary for the Red Raiders after an impressive debut campaign…appeared in 10 games during the season, including his first career start against Bloomsburg…completed the season with 31 tackles, including 21 solo stops…recorded a team-high three interceptions as a cornerback, ranking him ninth best in the PSAC…picked off passes against Shepherd, Millersville and Cheyney…forced a fumble in third quarter of the game against Edinboro…also registered seven tackles in the game against the Fighting Scots, including one for a two-yard loss…added five additional tackles the following week against Lock Haven, including an additional tackle for a loss of two yards…returned kicks in Cheyney and Mercyhurst contests, including a season-long runback of 65 yards.
2007 (Redshirt freshman): Did not appear in any games for Shippensburg.
2006 (Freshman): Redshirt season.
Susquehanna Township High School: Played for head coach Joseph Headen…competed in the Mid-Penn Conference…ranks third in school history with 84 catches, and tied the school record with 12 receptions in a game, a feat he has achieved twice …recorded over 1,000 all-purpose yards for the Indians in his senior season…named All Mid-Penn Conference during his junior year, and was a Big 33 nominee…selected to the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association East-West game in 2005…was a three-time letterman…played five positions over the course of his career (quarterback, wide receiver, linebacker, defensive back and punter) in addition to returning punts and kickoffs…also competed as a sprinter and jumper in track.
Personal: Full name is Jeffrey Allen Fertig…is the son of John and Ana Fertig…born on Jan. 15, 1987…is majoring in communications and business…is one of three children with sister Shirley and brother John, a member of the football team at Temple.
