College Career
In 1997, as a frehsman, Pettijohn saw playing time in nine games as a reserve linebacker, totaling six tackles. As a sophomore, in 1998, Pettijohn made the switch from linebacker to defensive end and registered 39 tackles, 6.5 sacks and six quarterback pressures. In 1999, as a junior, he earned All-Big East honors after recording 45 tackles, including a team-high 13 tackles for a loss, 10.5 sacks and nine quarterback pressures. In 2000, as a senior, Pettijohn posted 47 tackles, 14 tackles for losses, 12 quarterback pressures, 7.5 sacks, two passes defensed and a fumble recovery to earn second-team All-Big East honors at defensive end. At the end of this career Pettijohn finished second on the Orange (then Orangemnen)'s all-time sack list with 24.5. While at Syracuse he majored in child and family studies.
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