SALEM, Va. – Thiel College defensive end Tim Taylor (Girard, Pa./Erie Cathedral Prep) concluded his collegiate career in style Friday during the D3 Senior Classic, which was held at Salem Stadium in Salem, Va.
 
Taylor helped his South team to a 37-21 victory with team-highs in sacks (2) and tackles for loss (4). Both of Taylor's sacks came in the second half. In all, Taylor recorded five tackles in the D3 Senior Classic.
 
Taylor is Thiel's all-time career leader in sacks (34.5) and tackles for loss (66.5). He also set a new single-season record for sacks (13.5) this season, surpassing Jason Diley's record (12) that stood since 1995. Taylor finished the 2012 season tied for fourth in all of Division III with an average of 1.35 sacks per game and tied for sixth with 2.2 tackles for loss per contest.