2008: Did not see game action.

Prior to Stony Brook: Played one season at Milford Academy.

High School: A 2006 graduate of Trinity Catholic High School ... all-state selection as a linebacker as a senior ... first team all-county ... also lettered in ice hockey.

Personal: Born Vincent Cortese on February 24, 1989 in Greenwich, Connecticut ... nickname is Vinny ... son of Vincenzo and Jerri Cortese.