MEET THE PANTHERS
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2013 Georgia State Football
PLAYER PROF I LES
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STEWART
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AT GEORGIA STATE:
Earned a letter in 2012 as a backup
at safety and special teams contributor ... Transfer who joined the
program in the summer of 2011 ... Played in three games in 2012.
AT LOUISVILLE/DRAKE:
Spent the 2010 season at Louis-
ville, following a year at Drake ... Played in 10 games for the Bull-
dogs in 2009, making 31 tackles, including 24 solo hits ... Against
Jacksonville, he forced a fumble on kickoff coverage to set up the
game-winning touchdown.
HIGH SCHOOL:
All-county defensive back at Wheeler High
School ... Had three interceptions, along with 900 yards rushing on
offense ... Wheeler’s Player of the Year for coach Tom Flugum.
PERSONAL:
Full name is Rashad Stewart ... Born May 27,
1991 ... Son of Tanisha and Maolo Stewart.
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STRICKLAND
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AT GEORGIA STATE:
Defensive prospect who looks to earn
playing time on the defensive line ... Coming off a redshirt season
after signing with the Panthers in 2012.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played linebacker and offensive line for
coach Mac McMillan at Pike County High School ... Chosen for
the Great Divide Game (East-West all-stars) in Macon, Ga.
PERSONAL:
Full name is Tanner Brooks Strickland ... Son of
Maggie and Ken Strickland ... Born April 9, 1994 ... Father played
professional baseball in the Detroit Tigers organization ... Brother,
Hunter Strickland, was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in 2007 and
now plays in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
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SWEETING
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AT GEORGIA STATE:
Speedy athlete who made contribu-
tions as a true freshman as a wide receiver and kickoff returner ...
Member of 2012 signing class.
2012:
Caught three passes for 21 yards ... Returned six kick-
offs for 101 yards ... Made two catches for 18 yards against Rich-
mond ... Had a 3-yard reception and a 7-yard rush at Tennessee ...
Added a 5-yard rush against Villanova ... Longest kickoff return
was a 23-yarder against New Hampshire.
HIGH SCHOOL:
All-area selection by the Brunswick News
... All-region as a junior ... Totalled 1,100 all-purpose yards and
scored eight touchdowns ... Had five career touchdown returns,
including two as a senior ... Coached by Victor Floyd at Brunswick
High School ... Qualified for the state track meet in the 100 meters
and 200 meters as a junior.
PERSONAL:
Full name is Avery Rodriguez Sweeting Jr. ...
Son of Avery Sweeting and Joycelyn Fuller ... Born Sept. 28, 1993.
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Rec Yds Avg TD LP
Rsh Yds Avg TD LP
2012 .............8
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Year ........... G KOR Yds Avg TD LP
2012 .............8
6 101 16.8
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WILDER
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AT GEORGIA STATE:
Backup running back who joined
the program in the fall of 2010 and took a redshirt year during
the inaugural season ... Earned the team’s “Head Coach’s Award”
following spring practice of 2012.
Played in two games off the bench in 2012 ... Earned playing
time as a kickoff returner in 2011, when he averaged 16.6 yards
on eight returns ... Longest return of the season was a 23-yarder
