Derek Rose

Age:  47

Height:  5' 8"

Raised in:  Bedford, PA

Colleges:  Penn State, Wilmington College (DE), American University (DC)

Occupation:  Software Sales/Information Systems

Personal:  A product of south central Pennsylvania, "GR8PLAY" has always had a pretty intense interest in sports.  After an enjoyable 18 years in Bedford, he headed to PSU for the "big-time" college experience, where his studious behaviors were interrupted when Kevin Wagner (see competitor list) became his roommate for 3 years running (Kevin helped Derek understand the academic complexities of alcoholic beverages). Following four fun-filled years at PSU came nine years in the Air Force followed by some "intelligent" work. One of the original three founders of the Cup.

Favorite ACUP moment:  Paul tallying the softball scores on the last day of ACUP V, completing my "worst to first" rally in less than 12 hours.

Derek, as he once appeared....