Former Bellport star and current Syracuse University football player Ryan Sloan.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Ryan Sloan signs his letter of intent accompanied by (l-r) teacher Regina Hays and guardians Edward Carson and Melissa Carson. (Feb. 2, 2011)

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Ryan Sloan and MIke Burton accompanied by Joe Cipp, Jr. (Feb. 2, 2011)

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Mike Burton signs his letter of intent accompanied by his mother Jennifer Burton. (Feb. 2, 2011)

Credit: George A. Faella

Bellport running back Travis Houpe #24 follows the block of Ryan Sloan #62. (Nov. 6, 2010)

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Bellport's Travis Houpe (24) follows the block of lineman Ryan Sloan (62) for a gain. (Nov. 20, 2010)

Credit: Kevin P. Coughlin

Bellport's #62 Ryan Sloan strums the championship plaque like a guitar after beating Garden City in the Class II Long Island Championship. (Nov. 27, 2010)

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Ryan Sloan poses during the 2010 Newsday All-Long Island photo shoot. (Dec. 7, 2010)

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Long Island defensive lineman Ryan Sloan (62) breaks through the line for the sack on NYC quarterback Jordan Paul (11) in the first half. (June 21, 2011)

Credit: John Dunn

Golden Ukonu, right, of North Babylon High School, and Ryan Sloan of Bellport High School.

Credit: John Dunn

Golden Ukonu, left, of North Babylon High School, and Ryan Sloan of Bellport High School.

Credit: Joseph D. Sullivan

Bellport high school football player Ryan Sloan. (Aug. 25, 2010)

Credit: John Dunn

Ryan Sloan of Bellport High School.

Credit: George A. Faella

Ryan Sloan in regular season game action. (Sept. 11, 2010)

Credit: George A. Faella

Bellport's Ryan Sloan in regular season game action. (Sept. 11, 2010)

Credit: George A. Faella

Bellport's Ryan Sloan in regular season game action. (Sept. 11, 2010)

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