| Tyler Thomas |
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RS Senior
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| Hometown:
Kalispell, Mont.
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| High School:
Flathead
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| Height / Weight:
6-2 / 301
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| Position:
OL
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| Experience:
RS
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2010: Tyler has a wealth of potential and has already made an impression ... likely to see some significant action this season. 2009: Redshirt
FLATHEAD: A four-year letterman and three-year starter at offensive tackle ... also started two years at defensive tackle ... was a first team all-state selection in 2008 ... earned second team all-state in 2007 and 2009 ... played in the Mon-Dak Game ... earned three letters as a heavyweight wrestler ... finished second in the state in 2008 and 2009 ... finished sixth at state in 2007 ... scored the most team points and recorded the most pins on the season as a senior ... a four-time letterwinner in track, throwing the discus and shot put ... team captain of the football and wrestling teams as a senior.
PERSONAL: Born March 9, 1991 in Olympia, Washington ... son of Todd and Mary Thomas ... has two brothers, Zach and Connor ... lists his biggest athletic thrill to date as beating the six-time state champions (Gillette, WY) at their home in a wrestling dual ... enjoys rafting, fly fishing and hunting ... chose Oregon State because of "the coaches, campus, town and athletics" ... majoring in biology.
