Jonathan Loving Bio
7/20/2009 4:03:00 AM | General
Enters his senior year as one of three senior starters on the offensive line… one of five fifth-year seniors on the team… started his collegiate career on the offensive line, moved to defense then is now back on the O-line… JUNIOR (2008): During fall camp moved back to the offensive line and would eventually start in 10 of the 11 games played… made all starts at right guard… consistently graded out at upper 70 percent each game… helped the offense rank 20th nationally in passing offense (247 ypg) and scoring offense (31.8 ppg) while finishing the year ranked 37th in total offense (383.6 ypg)… team led the SoCon in passing while finishing third in scoring and fourth in total offense…recorded two tackles in the Blue-White game, including a 6-yard sack for the Blue squad… SOPHOMORE (2007): Played in 10 games… recorded two tackles in the first two games of the year… shared tackle for a loss against West Georgia… one solo stop and recovered a fumble in the win over Western Carolina… matched his season-high of two tackles against South Dakota State… one tackle for a loss in that win… assisted tackle at Elon and versus The Citadel… made three assisted tackles and broke up a pass during the Blue-White game… REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2006): Made the dress squad but did not see any game action… made the switch from offensive line to the defensive front… FRESHMAN (2005): Redshirted… signed with Georgia Southern in February 2005… HIGH SCHOOL: Named Second Team All-Region 4 in Class AAAAA in 2004… 'Student-Athlete of the Week'… team captain… 'Offensive Player of the Year' and Most Improved Lineman in 2004… recorded 23 pancake blocks… three-year letterman as offensive tackle and defensive tackle… teammate of fellow Georgia Southern player Ri'Chard Davis… played for coach Tommy Webb… PERSONAL: Born May 11, 1987 in Atlanta… his father has been a major influence, "He taught me never to give up."… most admires coach Holcome, "He believed in me."… has a cousin who played football at Bethune-Cookman… enjoys football and cars… favorite professional team is the Atlanta Falcons… favorite sports hero is Warren Sapp… historical person he'd most like to meet is Martin Luther King, Jr… if he could attend any sporting event it would be the Super Bowl… tabbed Furman as the best place to play on the road… John Madden is favorite sports announcer… favorite music group is Project Pat… if he could play a musical instrument it would be the guitar… son of Willie and Tracey Loving… MAJOR: Logistics
