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UCLA - Tony is a versatile athlete who can play both corner and safety ... Gained valuable experience as a true freshman and figures to compete for a starting job in 2009.
2008 - Appeared in 11 games as a defensive back and on special teams and made one start (Oregon State) ... Played at least 20 defensive snaps five times, including each of the final four games ... Saw his first career action as the dime back and on special teams against Tennessee ... Made one tackle at BYU ... Also made one stop versus Fresno State ... Played as the nickel back versus Washington State and made two tackles ... Had one tackle assist at Oregon ... Recorded one stop against Stanford and Cal ... Made his first career start against Oregon State in the nickel package and was credited with three tackles ... Made three stops at Washington ... Had one tackle assist at Arizona State ... Had two tackles versus USC.
HIGH SCHOOL - Lettered three seasons at Santiago HS in Corona, CA for coach Mitchell ... PrepStar Dream Team selection ... SuperPrep All-American ... Selected for Under Armour All-America Game ...Earned four stars from rivals.com ... Earned four stars from scout.com ... Ranked No. 9 nationally at cornerback by scout.com ... Named All-State second team by Cal-Hi Sports ... L.A. Times All-Star team (cornerback) ... Made 109 solo tackles and 52 assisted stops as a senior ... Also rushed for 759 yards and 11 touchdowns on 98 attempts ... Made 25 receptions for 331 yards ... As a junior, he made 90 tackles and six interceptions ... Also lettered in track and field (100 meters, 4 x 100-meter relay)for one year for coach Trichell.
PERSONAL - Full Name: Anthony Scott Dye ... Born: February 11, 1990 in San Jose, CA ... Parents: Mark (played football at San Jose State and baseball with the Houston Astros organization) and Danna Dye ... Has two brothers, Troy and Travis ... Lists his biggest thrill in sports as playing in the CIF championship game and playing in the Jr. Youth Hockey World Championship game versus the Czech Republic ... Lists NFL star Champ Bailey and NHL star Mike Modano as the athletes he admires the most ... Almost gave up football to play hockey in high school in Minnesota ... Hobbies include video games, music and all sports ... Interested in a possible major in Economics ... Undeclared major.
Statistics
Tackles
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Year |
TT |
T-AT |
Sacks |
TFL |
INT |
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2008 |
15 |
9-6 |
0-0 |
0-0 |
0 |
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 at Washington, 2008; vs. Oregon State, 2008
