CAREER
Versatile player who saw action on both sides of the ball during his career … Originally came to LSU as a running back before moving to the defensive side of the football prior to the 2005 season … For career, played in 46 games with one start … Only career start came against Arizona State in the 2005 season opener … Started at will linebacker in the 35-31 road win over the Sun Devils … Finished career with 40 tackles and 13 yards rushing … Graduated in December of 2006 with a degree in general studies.
SENIOR SEASON (2006)
A backup at the Tigers’ Will linebacker position, saw action in each of the Tigers’ 13 games in 2006 … Registered 18 tackles … Recorded a career-high six tackles in the Tigers’ win over fifth-ranked Arkansas … Was twice credited with three stops, first against Arizona and then versus Kentucky … Was also credited with a forced fumble against the Wildcats …Served as a key member of the Tigers’ special team units.
JUNIOR SEASON (2005)
Played in 13 games with one start … Started at Will linebacker in the season opener against Arizona State and finished with 2 tackles … Moved to a backup role behind Ali Highsmith the following week … Made his mark on special teams in 2005, coming up with 10 tackles … Forced a fumble against Ole Miss and added 2 special teams tackles in the 40-7 win over the Rebels.
SOPHOMORE SEASON (2004)
Played in nine games … Rushed for 15 yards on 14 carries as a running back … As a special teams player, had 2 tackles … Recorded a tackle on special teams against both Mississippi State and Florida … Had 8 yards on 9 carries against Mississippi State and 7 yards on five attempts against Arkansas State.
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE SEASON (2003)
Sat out after not meeting academic requirements to play following his freshman year … Did practice with the Tigers.
FRESHMAN SEASON (2002)
Played in 11 games as a true freshman for the Tigers … Spent time at both tailback and fullback and was a member of the LSU special teams … Had 1 carry for minus-2 yards rushing … Recorded 8 tackles on special teams.
HIGH SCHOOL
First-Team 4A all-state as a running back after rushing for 1,779 yards and 17 touchdowns on 210 carries as a senior … Named MVP of 4A state championship game after rushing for 135 yards and 1 TD on 16 carries in John Curtis’ 30-0 win over Baker … Led John Curtis to a 14-1 mark as a senior … Rushed for over 3,000 yards during his prep career … Member of the New Orleans Times-Picayune Blue-Chip 15 and the Baton Rouge Advocate Second Dozen for Louisiana … Also named first-team all-district, New Orleans all-metro and All-East Jefferson Parish … Coached by J.T. Curtis.
PERSONAL
Full name is Jason Edward Spadoni … Born Jan. 4, 1983, in Metairie … Parents are Earl and Anita Spadoni … Has two brothers, Earl and Eric … Majoring in general studies … Hobbies include fishing and hunting.
Spadoni’s Career Rushing and Defensive Totals
Rushing
Defensive
Year
G-GS
Att.
Yds.
TD
Lg.
UT
AT
TT
TFL
Sacks
2002 Fr.
11-0
1
-2
0
0
5
3
8
0
0
2004 So.
9-0
14
15
0
7
2
0
2
0
0
2005 Jr.
13-1
0
0
0
0
8
4
12
0
0
2006 Sr.
13-0
0
0
0
0
9
9
18
0
0
TOTALS
46-1
15
13
0
0
24
16
40
0
0