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SHANNON DIXON NAMED TECH MALE
ATHLETE OF THE WEEK
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas – Arkansas Tech has
named senior offensive tackle Shannon Dixon (Tiller,
Ark.)
as this week's eighth male student-athlete of the week.
Dixon,
who is a member of the Wonder Boys Football team, earns
this week's honor after helped the Wonder Boys offense
gain a season-high 600 yards and score a season-best 49
points in last weekend's 49-24 victory at West Georgia.
In addition, Dixon and his offensive line mates did not
allow a sack and helped Tech's offense amass 310 yards
rushing against the Wolves defense. So far this season,
Dixon has been part of an offensive line that has
allowed just four sacks in seven games, which ranks
second nationally in all of Division II football.
In his four-year career as a Wonder Boy, Dixon, who is a
starter at left tackle, has played in 30 games and made
18 starts, including starting five of Tech's seven games
this season. In addition, he has helped Tech post a
23-14 record of the past three-plus seasons, including
posting back-to-back 7-3 seasons in 2005 and 2006.
Dixon, who stands 6-foot-6 and weighs 325 pounds, will
be one of 13 seniors that will be honored prior to
Tech's home game with Henderson State on Oct. 25 as part
of Senior Day activities on the Tech campus.
The following is a question and answer segment to help
get to know this successful Tech student-athlete:
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Why did you
ultimately choose to come to Tech?
Shannon Dixon: I chose Tech because I
really liked the atmoshpere.
Outside of athletics, what is your favorite
thing about college life?
SD: I like to hang out with the friends I
have made since attending college.
What is your favorite type of music/group?
SD: I like all types of music.
What do you consider your hobby?
SD: I like to play video games and go
fishing.
What sport other than football do you like
to watch or would you like to play the most?
SD: I'd play basketball.
Who is one person that has had the biggest
impact on your life?
SD: My mom has had the biggest impact on my
life.
 What is your most memorable moment as a Tech
athlete?
SD: The last time we made the NCAA National
Playoffs in 2004.
What would you do on your dream vacation?
SD: I'd like to go to Las Vegas with my
friends.
What is your major at Tech?
SD: I'm majoring in speech communications.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
SD: I would like to become a coach.
Do you have a pet?
SD: No pets.
How many times a day do you find yourself
checking facebook?
SD: I usually check about once a day.
What's been the most rewarding class you
have had while being at Tech?
SD: My public speaking class, because it
helped me overcome my fear of speaking in
front of people.
What are your goals for this season?
SD: I would like to make the playoffs and
win a national championship. |
Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2008-09)
October 15 - senior punter/kicker Michael
Podobnik (football)
October 8 - senior receiver Justin Ray
(football)
September 30 - senior offensive tackle
Jeremy Ashcraft (football)
September 24 - senior pitcher Tyler
Mattox (baseball)
September 16 - sophomore linebacker Danny
Martin (football)
September 2 - sophomore defensive back
Tario Dansby (football)
August 24 -
senior receiver Tracey Stiger
(football)
Previous Tech Male Student-Athlete of the Week Winners
(2007-08)
May 5 -
junior Jarred Carlyle
(golf)
April 21 -
junior
B.J. Hawkins (golf)
April 14
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freshman
outfielder Austin Gwatney
(baseball)
April 7
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senior
quarterback Cole Barthel (football)
March 24 -
senior
pitcher Zach Weiss
(baseball)
March 4 - junior forward Troy Marcus
(basketball)
Feb. 20
-
junior
third baseman Tony Sanchez (baseball) |