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Gene Tennison

Gene Tennison

  • Class
  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Football
2001 All-American offensive lineman for Demons' FCS playoff squad … two-year All-Southland pick, as a sophomore (second team) and senior … two-year Academic All-District VI … won an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship … three-year starter who also played extensively in final six games of 1998 Southland champion season that included run to the FCS semifinals …  played both guard and tackle, and even tight end … his blocking was key in Tony Taylor's career (1998-2000) … his blocking was key as the Demon OL dominated in the fourth quarter comeback at TCU that produced a 27-24 OT victory in first game following 9/11 attacks … won 2001 SLC Indoor shot put title with a 53-0 ¾ mark to help NSU win the team championship … chosen for Top 100 Demons of All-Time football centennial team in 2007.
Gene Tennison
 
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