Yellow Jackets
GEORGIA TECH FOOTBALL 2011
Phil
Broderick
SMITH
SNODDY
61
Tampa, Fla. Jesuit HS OT
6-5
292
r-Jr.
A returning starter at right tackle... earned that starting job after recovering from a knee injury that kept him out of spring practice in 2010... he also beat out a returning senior starter for the job... enjoyed a solid redshirt freshman season in Tech’s ACC championship season of 2009... began that year as a top back-up at tackle before starting three games late in the season... has played in 23 career games with 12 starts... one of Tech’s most experienced offensive linemen... possesses good speed for a player his size... will sit out the first two games of 2011 for violating team policy. 2010 (Sophomore): Played in 10 games and started eight times at right tackle... missed three games with nagging injuries... started the first six games of the season... helped the Georgia Tech offense lead the nation in rushing offense. 2009 (Redshirt Freshman): A top reserve and part-time starter on the offensive line as a redshirt freshman... suffered a season-ending injury in the ACC Championship Game vs. Clemson (Dec. 5) and did not play in the FedEx Orange Bowl... played in 13 games and started four times... started the final three games of the regular season and the ACC Championship Game after starter Austin Barrick went down with an injury. 2008 (True Freshman): Redshirted. High School: Earned all-county honors in 2007… selected All-Hillsborough County second team… earned all-state honors by the FSWA as an offensive tackle… rated the No. 56 prospect nationally at offensive tackle by Scout.com… recorded six sacks on the defensive line as a junior… earned two varsity letters in football at defensive end, offensive tackle and tight end… also earned two letters in basketball as an imposing center… served one year as captain of the basketball team… recorded a triple-double as a sophomore with 18 points, 13 rebounds and 11 blocked shots against Berkeley Prep… selected for the student council as a senior… attended same high school as current Yellow Jacket Michael Peterson. Personal: Born July 24, 1990 in Tampa… given name is Philip Wallace Smith… father, Mark, played football for four years at Nicholls State… has a younger brother, Brad... a management major.
More on Smith Favorite person I follow on Twitter: Stewie Griffin Favorite late-night snack: pizza Favorite place I have traveled to: Barcelona Place I would like to visit, but never have: Germany When I was a kid, the player I pretended to be was: Simeon Rice and Randy Moss In high school I had a summer job as: HVAC technician Something about me people would be surprised to hear: I’m good at basketball My prized possession: ACC championship ring One thing I can do better than almost anyone: Call of Duty: Black Ops One talent I wish I had: play guitar Reality show I would be on: The Inferno A good friend playing football at another school: Erick McGriff (Kansas) Favorite pro sports teams: Buccaneers, Magic, Rays I can do a great impression of: Coach Todd Spencer Nickname/mascot of high school team: Tigers
Carrollton, Ga. Carrollton HS RB
5-9
22
190
Fr.
A true freshman running back who will likely begin career as an A-back... comes from the same high school as former Yellow Jacket Jerrard Tarrant. High School: Carrollton HS... played for coach Rayvan Teague… rushed for 1,150 yards and 18 touchdowns as a senior… rated as the 49th-best prospect in the state by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution… named all-area in 2010... invited to play in the North-South Game... was a track star in high school… won the state 3A championship in the 100 (10.76) and the 200 (21.91)... made the academic honor roll. Personal: Full name is Broderick Brett Snoddy... mother, Lynn... has two siblings -- Bernard and Krisha... born Jan. 3, 1993 in Carrollton, Ga... began playing football at age six... undecided on a major.
Ryan
SPARLIN
60
Kennesaw, Ga. Harrison HS LB A redshirt freshman walk-on who joined the team for practice in August, 2010. 2010 (True Freshman): Redshirted. High School: Harrison HS. Personal: Majoring in computational media.
6-0
237
r-Fr.
More on Sparlin Favorite late-night snack: Ben & Jerry’s ice cream Favorite place I have traveled to: New York Place I would like to visit, but never have: Japan When I was a kid, the player I pretended to be was: Michael Jordan My prized possession: my motorcycle One thing I can do better than almost anyone: handstands One talent I wish I had: write better Reality show I would be on: The Apprentice A good friend playing football at another school: Ricky Connors (Northern Illinois) Favorite pro sports teams: all Atlanta teams The best uniform in all of sports: Texas Rangers Nickname/mascot of high school team: Hoyas
Phil Smith
Bryce
SWEENEY Kingsland, Ga. Camden County HS OL
6-5
255
79 Fr.
A true freshman non-scholarship player who joined the team in August, 2011. High School: Camden County HS... earned four varsity letters... played tight end... helped lead CCHS to four consecutive regional championships... played on the 2008 and 2009 state 5A championship teams... named first team all-region as a senior... recipient of the Honor, Courage and Commitment Award from ESPN and the Marine Corps... member of the National Honor Society. Personal: Full name is Bryce Ashton Sweeney... parents are Kevin and Mary... has two siblings -- Dan and Ronan... born Oct. 5, 1992... has an interest in meteorology.
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