Jeremy Springer

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Athlete Bio

Rated number 32 out of 103 ILB's

Jeremy Springer

#8 LB
Senior
UTEP Miners- Defense Team Captain

Birth DateFebruary 22, 1989 (Age: 22)
HometownLOS FRESNOS, TX
Height6-3
Weight230 lbs.

2011 Season

TOT	SACK	INT
70	0.0	1
Career
161	1.0	1

CAREER STATS	TACKLES					INTERCEPTIONS
SEASON	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
2011	70	31	39	0.0	0	1	4	4	4	0	0
2010	25	8	17	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2009	66	25	41	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

2011 Game Log			Tackles					Interceptions
DATE	OPP	RESULT	TOT	SOLO	AST	SACK	FF	INT	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD	PD
9/3	Stony Brook	W 31-24 (OT)	4	1	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9/10	@Southern Methodist	L 28-17	6	1	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9/17	@New Mexico State	W 16-10	9	3	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9/24	@South Florida	L 52-24	5	3	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
9/29	Houston	L 49-42	6	3	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10/15	@Tulane	W 44-7	6	2	4	0.0	0	1	4	4	4	0	2
10/22	Colorado State	W 31-17	9	4	5	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
10/29	Southern Miss	L 31-13	5	3	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/5	@Rice	L 41-37	6	3	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/12	East Carolina	W 22-17	5	3	2	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1
11/19	Tulsa	L 57-28	4	3	1	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
11/25	@UCF	L 31-14	5	2	3	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

Jeremy Springer Named to C-USA's All-Academic Team

This marks the second honor for Springer who was a selection in 2009.

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Dec. 2, 2011

DALLAS, Texas - UTEP football's Jeremy Springer was named to the Conference USA All-Academic Team announced league officials on Friday. This marks the second honor for Springer who was a selection in 2009.

Springer completed his senior campaign as a linebacker for UTEP. The Los Fresnos, Texas native completed his undergraduate degree in May 2011 and is currently pursuing a master's degree in education, concentrating as an instructional specialist.

Springer led the defense in tackles (70) and was credited with five tackles for losses, three pass breakups and two quarterback hurries. He recorded his first career interception against Tulane.

Springer was recently

Jeremy was UTEPS leading tackler In 2011 and a student of the game. Former NFL player and UTEP LB coach, Robert Rodriguez,states “that Jeremy has left a great mark and high standards at UTEP.” He has a great work ethic that was seen not only because of his athleticism but also his high intelligence. Jeremy is a student of the game and his knowledge of formations, tendencies, and opposition weaknesses make him a terrific player. Jeremy also excelled on special teams. He was the defensive captain for UTEP. DC Andre Patterson,former NFL coach, also spoke about Jeremy being a complete player. "He is a smart physical player that if given a chance to go to a camp will make the team."

Named to the Capital One Academic All-District team, is a 2008 C-USA Commissioner's Academic Medalist and is a four-time member of the C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll.He is currently completing his masters in education.

The all-academic team consists of student-athletes who have earned a 3.2 cumulative grade point average or better and are a starter or key reserve on their team.