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Gerald Dixon Jr.
Redshirt Sophomore Defensive Tackle
6'3", 318 lbs.
Rock Hill, SC
Recruitment:
3 stars, 91st defensive tackle in 2010 class
Other offers: Maryland
College Career:
Dixon Jr., whose father played for South Carolina and whose brother is currently on the roster, redshirted in 2011. Last year he saw action in a dozen games, notably hauling in a tipped interception against Kentucky. But Dixon's biggest contribution so far has been in a recruiting capacity. After committing in early 2011, the Dixon brothers' leveraged their relationship with another Rock Hill recruit, likely playing a role in his eventual commitment. (Hey, that article spends two paragraphs touting Tanner McEvoy and Sheldon Royster as future Gamecock stars! Cool!)
2012 Stats:
2 starts, 12 games played
9 tackles
1 interception
2013 Outlook:
Trivia:
DID YOU KNOW HIS BROTHER WITH THE SAME NAME IS ON THE TEAM YOU PROLLY DID OK TRY THIS ON FOR SIZE HIS NICKNAME IS JUNIOR WELL U PROLLY KNEW THAT IF U READ THE OTHER STUFF ANYWAY I LIKE TRIVIA ESP TRIVIAL PURSUIT BC WHEN U WIN IT LOOKS LIKE A RAINBOW PIZZA TALK ABOUT BETTER INGREDIENTS AMIRITE
Possible Todd Ellis play-by-play call:
Boyd takes the snap, play action, drops back, can't find a man and he'll scramble, and BOOOM! That's Gerald Junior on the sack! Tajh Boyd will be whistlin' Dixon all the way back to Pickens County!