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William Spight
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William Spight

Class:
RS Senior
Hometown:
Montgomery, Ala.
High School:
Jefferson Davis HS
Height / Weight:
5-10 / 177
Position:
WR
Experience:
1L

12/24/2011

Golden Eagles Soar Past Nevada in Hawai'i Bowl, 24-17

Austin Davis threw two touchdowns, including a 4-yarder late in the game.

12/01/2011

From the Broadcast Booth: 12th Entry

11/26/2011

Post Game Notes

Southern Miss 44, Memphis 7

11/23/2011

Southern Miss to Honor 21 Football Seniors on Saturday

Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. at The Rock.

2010 (r-Jr.): Caught 25 passes for 219 yards ... Recorded season-bests of five catches and 43 yards at Tulsa (11/26) ... Grabbed at least one pass in 10 games ... Notched season-high catch of 25 yards against East Carolina (10/9) ... 2009 (r-So.): Played in eight games this season ... Did not record a reception ... 2008 (r-Fr.): Played in nine games at wide receiver, all in a reserve role ... Caught his first career pass for 11 yards at Rice (10/18) and added a 18-yard catch versus Troy ... 2007 (Fr.): Redshirted ... Made transition from defensive back to wide receiver ... Prep: Played for Coach Duane McWhorter at Jefferson Davis HS ... Recorded 97 solo tackles, 65 assists, four forced fumbles, three fumble returns ... Also recorded 11 interceptions for 68 yards ... Named 2005-06 all-metro ... Received Thomas Head Award for senior football player with highest GPA ... Helped lead team to a 6-4 record in 2006 ... Two-star rating by Scout.com...Two-star rating by SuperPrep.com...Two-star rating by Rivals.com... Two-star rating by MagnoliaPreps.com ...Also lettered in baseball ... Also recruited by Memphis and Iowa State ... Personal: Son of Lindy Spight ... Cousin Christi Thomas plays for the L.A. Sparks of the WNBA ... Majoring in sport management.

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03/31/2012 | Football

Golden Eagles Hold Second Spring Scrimmage

Southern Miss held its second scrimmage of the spring, Saturday morning at M.M. Roberts Stadium. READ MORE [+]

03/30/2012 | Football

Southern Miss Continues Practice Friday Afternoon

The Southern Miss took their eighth practice of the spring season inside M.M. Roberts Stadium, Friday afternoon. READ MORE [+]

03/28/2012 | Football

41 Southern Miss Student-Athletes Earn C-USA Commissioner's Academic Medal

IRVING, Texas - A total of 538 student-athletes, including 41 from Southern Miss, have earned the Conference USA Commissioner's Academic Medal during the 2011-12 academic year, Commissioner Britton... READ MORE [+]

03/28/2012 | Football

Future Eagles Football Camp to Be Held Prior to Black and Gold Game on April 14

Southern Miss head football coach Ellis Johnson, members of his coaching staff, and select members of the Golden Eagles' squad will host their 2012 Future Eagles Football Camp on Saturday, April 14... READ MORE [+]

03/27/2012 | Football

Southern Miss Has 124 Student-Athletes Earn C-USA Commissioner's Honor Roll

A record 2,433 student-athletes have earned recognition to the Commissioner's Honor Roll, including 124 by Southern Miss during the 2011-12 academic year in an announcement made by Commissioner... READ MORE [+]