Roderick Tinsley Bio
7/20/2009 4:11:00 AM | General
JUNIOR (2010): Missed only start at The Citadel... played in all 15 games... selected to second-team All-SoCon defensive unit by Coaches and Media Association... had team-best six forced fumbles during 2010 season... ranked 13th on NCAA career list for forced fumbles... one of his six tackles (3U, 3A) at Navy included a two-yard tackle for loss on Middie QB Ricky Dobbs... picked up nine tackles with share of season-best 3.5 tackles for a total of 12 yards lost against Terriers in NCAA playoff game, both career bests... had then-career-best seven tackles against The Citadel with two tackles for loss and two forced fumbles... added 2.5 tackles for loss against Samford with six total tackles in against the Bulldogs... effort against Appalachian State included 3.0 tackles for loss, the third straight game he posted multiple TFLs... blocked field goal at Western Carolina to turn the ball over to Georgia Southern... recovered Furman fumble forced by Derek Heyden to give the ball back to the Eagles' for the chance to win in the fourth quarter... registered tackle for loss (1 yard) in Savannah State game with a breakup.
SOPHOMORE (2009): Earned two starts and played in eight games... missed first two games with injury... had a sack for loss of six yards and two tackles for loss at Elon... recorded career-best four total tackles at Elon... registered a tackle for loss at Samford... had three total tackles in games at Samford and in season finale vs. The Citadel... had three tackles for loss on the year.
FRESHMAN (2008): Played in all 11 games... made two solo tackles in the season-opener at Georgia, including one for a 2-yard loss, and a pass break-up... one tackle against Austin Peay... solo tackle in the Wofford game... blocked a punt at Chattanooga that led to a return for a touchdown... shared on a 4-yard sack at The Citadel... signed with the Eagles in February 2008.
HIGH SCHOOL: Earned First Team All-Region 2-A accolades as a junior (linebacker) and senior (defensive end)... two-time First Team Heart of Georgia... Honorable Mention All-State... senior year recorded 92 tackles, two fumble recoveries, two interceptions and 10 sacks... at linebacker his junior year finished with 78 tackles, three fumble recoveries, two interceptions and five sacks... selected to play in the GACA All-Star game... lettered in football, basketball and track... two-time team captain.
PERSONAL: Born April 18, 1990 in Dublin... his father has been a major influence, "for pushing me to the limit."... his brother Phillip plays at Middle Tennessee State... enjoys fishing and playing basketball... favorite professional team is the Dallas Cowboys... son of Derrick and Renee Thomas.
MAJOR: Engineering
