| Dan
Spitz
Scout.com Headlines: |
Wulff sees maturing talent on defensive line 
Travis Long & Co. are destined to be 'big impact' guys; Tuel's progress is so-so; recruiting the JCs
-by Cougfan.com
Nov 15, 2009 |
Election season far from over for WSU DT's
Spitz, Turpin continue to battle for starting position next to Wolfgramm
-by Cougfan.com
Nov 5, 2009 |
DT Spitz vaults up depth chart
Redshirt frosh to start at DT; linebacker might also see a change but due to injury
-by Cougfan.com
Oct 22, 2009 |
Cougs can't seize opportunities aplenty
WSU forces six turnovers and play strong defense overall but offense run over by Sun Devils
-by Cougfan.com
Oct 10, 2009 |
Wulff likes Tuel's moxie; Feagin, AL move up
WSU head man on quarterback's bold prediction; two new DL starters poised for ASU
-by Cougfan.com
Oct 8, 2009 |
Wulff, Cougs step up practice intensity
Tuel is back running with the first unit; Grasu's woes continue; D-lineman Dan Spitz puts on a show
-by Cougfan.com
Oct 8, 2009 |
Tuel's escapability helped him earn start
Wulff concerned about playing Lobbestael behind makeshift line; Luapo, Spitz plus much more
-by Cougfan.com
Sep 29, 2009 |
PRACTICE: Sears pleased with D's performance
Defensive line brings some pressure; Lobbestael to Simone; Mattingly pick but others can't hang on
-by Cougfan.com
Sep 23, 2009 |
PHOTO SAFARI: A crimson comeback
Beck, Hoffman-Ellis, Long, Jones, Hayward, Karstetter, Lobbestael, Laurenzi, Spitz, Simmons, more
-by Cougfan.com
Sep 21, 2009 |
A crimson explosion on D brings Wazzu back
Four interceptions, two for scores, two of equal import; three frosh on d-line and more
-by Cougfan.com
Sep 20, 2009 |
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Ht: 6-6
Wt: 250
40: 4.8
| Date of Birth: |
07/31/1990 |
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| 2008 Scout.com HS Football Rankings (full list): |
| Pos: DE |
Pos Rank: #123 |
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| Biography: |
In 2006, racked up 66 tackles, 11 for loss, three sacks, five pass break ups and three forced fumbles. On offense, he had seven catches for 70 yards plus a pair of 2-point conversions. He earned second-team All-GSL honors as Mead went 5-5.
In the '07 season opener for Mead, Spitz played only the first half but had four receptions for 72 yards and three touchdowns, along with eight tackles and a fumble recovery. Through five games this season, Spitz had appx. nine tackles for loss among 40 tackles plus five blocked passes. On offense, the tight end has 120 yards on but six passes with five of those six going for touchdowns.
Strength numbers as of September '07 include a power clean of 315 pounds, squat of 525 and bench press of 285.
Spitz has achieved a qualifying score on the SAT but wasn't satisfied with the mark and plans on bettering it later this year.
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