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Taz Dixon

  • Class
  • Induction
    2022
  • Sport(s)
    Football

A 1989 All-American who lettered four times as a safety for the Eagles … A major part of the defense that led the nation in scoring defense, allowing just 12.1 points per game, as the Eagles went 15-0 and won the national title … Left Georgia Southern holding six school records: passes intercepted in a game (2), most career interceptions (12), most interception return yards in a career (182), most interception return scores in a game (1), most interception return scores in a season (2) and most interception return scores in a career (3) … Had 233 career tackles, 23 pass breakups, 12 interceptions and had 19 solo tackles in a playoff game against Appalachian State in 1987.

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