Tony's 3 years at Oregon were some to remember. Growing up as a West Coast kid after his family moved to BC, Oregon was always his first choice. Tony had a dream to be a QB at the next level, but the Oregon coach convinced him that he could be the "QB of the defense" as middle linebacker. His freshman year was great, he was the life of the party. It was definitely an adjustment year for him, his stats and play were under his expected level though. He still lead the Pac-12 in many defensive stats, such as tackles and sacks, however, he still was lacking.
During the beginning of his sophomore year, he was really about to take a massive step forward. His coaches were praising him and were excited to see what he could do. Unfortunately he tore his ACL before he could play a snap. That year saw him increase his focus on his studys, the weight room, and his party days. It was a year of highs and lows and taught him that he could deal with adversity.
After making a full recovery from his unfortunate injury, his junior year was when he finally shined. Pac 12 player of the year. Runner up for the butkus trophy for best linebacker. Party King. Defeated Ohio St in the Rose Bowl.
Overall Tony loved his college experience, but that was just a stepping stone at the end of the day. Yeti for life.
During the beginning of his sophomore year, he was really about to take a massive step forward. His coaches were praising him and were excited to see what he could do. Unfortunately he tore his ACL before he could play a snap. That year saw him increase his focus on his studys, the weight room, and his party days. It was a year of highs and lows and taught him that he could deal with adversity.
After making a full recovery from his unfortunate injury, his junior year was when he finally shined. Pac 12 player of the year. Runner up for the butkus trophy for best linebacker. Party King. Defeated Ohio St in the Rose Bowl.
Overall Tony loved his college experience, but that was just a stepping stone at the end of the day. Yeti for life.
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