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Tim DONEGAN
u Kicker u 6-0 / 190 u Sophomore u Franklin, Tenn. u Franklin High School Tim came off his redshirt season to inherit the placekicking duties last season, and returns as the leading contender for that assignment in 2010...has increased his distance and improved his accuracy with diligent off-season work...a redshirt member of the team during the 2008 season....handled the day-to-day kicking duties last season.
the year with 17 total tackles...career-best game included four tackles at Jacksonville State...had a quarterback sack and three tackles against Southeast Missouri. HIGH SCHOOL : Marcus finished his career at Thompson High School with 530 total tackles and 20 quarterback sacks...also forced 10 fumbles during his prep days...as a senior he was an All-Region selection and named the All-County Iron Man Award winner...chosen the Pat Patricks Player of the Week on his way to 211 total tackles and 10 quarterback sacks...also forced six fumbles, made three interceptions, blocked five field goals and one punt...lettered in four sports, including football, baseball, basketball and track & field. PERSONAL: The son of Morris Edwards and Lisa Kirkland...birthdate is March 4, 1991...full name is Marcus Jameal Edwards...enrolled in general curriculum.
MARCUS EDWARDS’ CAREER STATISTICS Year 2009
AT TECH (IN 2009): Tim handled the placekicking duties for Tech as a freshman, including field goals, PATs and kickoffs...led the Golden Eagles in scoring, converting 33-of-36 PAT attempts and adding three field goals for 42 total points...went 10-for-10 in PAT kicks in the final two games...was 3-for-8 in field goal tries ranked sixth in the OVC in scoring and seventh in field goals...was 3-for-3 inside 30 yards.
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Marcus EDWARDS
u Outside Linebacker u 6-1 / 225 u Sophomore u Alabaster, Ala. u Thompson High School Marcus is a bandit who could also see playing time at the ram position...showed great promise as a Golden Eagle freshman in 2009...has excellent quickness and exhibits an explosive pass rushing ability... runs to the ball well...brings good strength to the field through hard work in the weight room...made a career of being around the football during his high school career and appears primed to continue that reputation during his college career...physical and aggressive player who will stand out on special teams in kick coverage.
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AT Total Sacks 10 17 1/6
TFL 1.5/3
FC FRec PD INT 0 0 0 0
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Dwight EVANS
u Inside Linebacker u 6-1 / 230 u Junior u Cincinnati, Ohio u Sycamore High School
HIGH SCHOOL: Tim is a 2008 graduate of Franklin High School where he proved to be the leading scorer in Region 6-5A as a senior...his team-best 47 points helped Franklin High School roll to an 11-3 overall record and the Region 6-5A championship. PERSONAL: The son of Timothy and Joni Donegan...full name is Timothy Donegan, Jr....birthdate is January 12, 1990...majoring in marketing.
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Dwight was on the field for all 11 games as a sophomore including three as a starter, and returns atop the depth chart at the ram linebacker position...strong player with excellent technique...great pass rusher...played as a true freshman in 2008 and became a familar presence on the field last season...has been outstanding in the spring two years in a row...ready to step forward and fill a key role in the Golden Eagle defense in 2010. AT TECH (In 2009): Dwight started in three contests (Kansas State, Austin Peay and Georgia) and saw action at ram in all 11 games... made 30 total tackles including 12 unassisted stops...matched his career-high with five tackles in the opener against Pikeville... topped that with six tackles in Golden Eagle victory over Austin Peay...also made 4.5 tackles-for-loss for 15 yards. (In 2008): Dwight played in 11 games as a true freshman, finishing his rookie year with 19 total tackles...saved his biggest performance for last, notching career-high five tackles (all assists) against Eastern Illinois...had three tackles against both Central Methodist and Murray State...had two tackles-for-loss...forced a crucial fumble in Tech’s late-game comeback effort at Austin Peay...one of six true freshmen among the team’s Top 20 in total tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: A team captain, Dwight was a first-team Ohio AllState selection as a senior, posting 85 total tackles, including 65
AT TECH (In 2009): Played in nine games as a true freshman...finished
2010 F TENNESSEE TECH FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE
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