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#33 Jason Spadoni Season 2006

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'0
Weight
223
Class
Senior
Hometown
Kenner, La.
High School
John Curtis HS

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

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