antonio dixon
But that didn’t stop Antonio Dixon from ducking around a corner building or telling the “little lies” that concealed the truth from his friends - he and his family were homeless. [1]
Dixon has teased NFL scouts the past two seasons who feel he’s underachieved on the field. [...] Get an NFL Performer Jacket FREE! [2]
Dixon enters his rookie campaign with the Redskins as a defensive tackle prospect. [3]
2005 (FRESHMAN): Earned valuable playing time as a true freshman, often in key short-yardage and goal-line situations…Played in eight games, making seven tackles (three solo) and two QB pressures…In his first collegiate game, the season opener at Florida State, saw limited action in goal-line and short-yardage situations (four plays, one tackle)…Played again in the goal-line and short-yard defenses for two plays in the next game at Clemson…Saw limited action in the fourth quarter vs. South Florida, Duke and Temple (one tackle)…Played three snaps at Virginia Tech…Played as a reserve defensive tackle in the fourth quarter of the Wake Forest game, seeing action on a season-high 24 plays and registering four tackles (one solo), with a QB pressure…Played sparingly in the Peach Bowl vs. LSU. [4]
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CAREER: Three-year letterman who has played in 27 games, making five starts. [4]
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Displays good first step quickness, gets a lot of push up the field, and has shown the ability to collapse the pocket. [2]
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Started five games as a senior and finished with 22 tackles as well as three tackles for loss. [2]
He logged 45 tackles, including 8.5 tackles for a loss, and 2.5 sacks in four years with the Hurricanes. [3]
Hanks was a substitute teacher at one of the middle schools Dixon attended in Miami. [1]
North Carolina head coach Butch Davis scored an impressive 44-12 win over Rutgers last week. [6]
“Kids always picked on me,” said Dixon, who attempts to control his stutter by rapidly tapping himself on the chest or leg. [1]
Sources:
[1] UM’s Antonio Dixon has overcome homelessness, learning problems to succeed
[2] Antonio Dixon - 2009 Draft Tracker - SI.com
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[4] Player Bio: Antonio Dixon - MIAMI OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE
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[6] Antonio Dixon - College Football