Earned third-team All-America and first-team All-Big East honors after shifting from tackle to right guard as a senior in 2007. That year Pittsburgh amassed 981 rushing yards on 150 carries (6.3 average) and 15 touchdowns when running to McGlynn's side of the field. A three-time All-Big East honoree, appeared in 47 games and notched a streak of 43 consecutive starts since emerging as the team's starting left tackle in 2004. After spending the 2003 season on the scout team, went on to earn second-team All-Big East Freshman accolades the following year. Was also a two-time recipient of the Ed Conway award in 2004 and 2005, which is given annually to the team's most improved player.

PERSONAL:

• Resides in Youngstown, OH
• His wife's name is Megan. His parents are Terry and Michael McGlynn. Has one brother and one sister
• Was a three-year letterman at offensive tackle and defensive end at Fitch HS, earning Super Prep All-Midwest and Prep Star All-Region honors as a senior
• Also lettered twice in baseball and earned All-Steel Valley accolades as a senior
• Enjoys working with the American Cancer Society in his free time. "I try and do all that I can to help their cause. Several of my family members have died from cancer, and several are living with it right now. So, the magnitude of the disease definitely hits home for me."
• Says if he wasn't playing football he would probably be an athletic director
• His favorite football player growing up was John Elway
• His favorite TV shows are "MacGyver" and "24"
• His favorite actor is Vince Vaughn
• Majored in administration of justice
• Full name: Michael Ryan McGlynn

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
Earned third-team All-America and first-team All-Big East honors after shifting from tackle to right guard as a senior in 2007. That year Pittsburgh amassed 981 rushing yards on 150 carries (6.3 average) and 15 touchdowns when running to McGlynn's side of the field. A three-time All-Big East honoree, appeared in 47 games and notched a streak of 43 consecutive starts since emerging as the team's starting left tackle in 2004. After spending the 2003 season on the scout team, went on to earn second-team All-Big East Freshman accolades the following year. Was also a two-time recipient of the Ed Conway award in 2004 and 2005, which is given annually to the team's most improved player.