Nichols College Athletics

One of Nichols finest defensive lineman in history, Fayle graduated from Nichols in 2001 after earning numerous awards and honors. A two-year captain, he lettered in football for four years and was a four-time All-Worcester Area selection as well as a three-time pre-season and post-season All-American. He was voted Nichols Defensive Lineman of the Year for three straight years. As a senior in 2000 he earned First Team All-NEFC honors and as a junior in 1999, he received Second Team All-NEFC accolades.
 
Fayle helped lead Nichols to an appearance in the ECAC Northeast Championship game as a senior. That year the Bison ranked nationally in several defensive categories, including total defense in which they ranked 21st. Fayle tied for second on the team with 73 tackles (37 solo), with 10 tackles for losses, a pass breakup, one fumble recovery and 2.5 sacks.
 
As a junior in 1999 he finished tied for second on the team in tackles with 62, including 20 tackles for a loss totaling 84 yards and 6.5 sacks for 58 yards. That year, Nichols ranked 14th in the nation in total defense and as a team was ranked as high as 10th in the ECAC New England Poll. In his sophomore campaign he finished second on the team in tackles with 70, including a team-high 36 solo tackles. He also led the team with 10 tackles for a loss to go with 3.5 sacks. As a rookie in 1997, Fayle finished second in tackles among defensive lineman with 34.