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MOE THOMPSON

2004 – Emerged as an All-SEC candidate at defensive end ... Extremely athletic and aggressive defender ... Named in Top 30 Players regardless of position in pre-season All-SEC Team report and listed #5 DE by the 2004 CFN All-America Watch List ... Started all 11 games ... Led the squad with at least ten tackles for loss and at least 64 combined tackles while exchanging playing time with 2^nd String DE Charles Silas … Led the squad with seven quarterback sacks … Led the squad along with at least 14 quarterback hurries … Led the squad with most forced fumbles and had at least three fumbles recovered … vs. Vanderbilt had one forced fumble, two fumble recovery’s and 2 QBH’s … vs. Georgia had 3 QBH’s … vs. Alabama had one sack … vs. Kentucky had three forced fumbles, one fumble recovered and two sacks …vs. Tennessee had two QBH’s and one sack, also played both sides of the ball …on Offense was 1-4 Rushing … vs. Arkansas had one sack … vs. Clemson 3 QBH’s and two sacks. Outstanding Spring practice ... Recipient of the Joe Morrison Memorial Award for defense during the Spring, which goes to the most outstanding defensive and offensive player during Spring practice. Recipient of the Joe Morrison Memorial Award for MVP Spring Game.

2003 - All-SEC performer at defensive end ... Named honorable mention All-SEC by the Associated Press ... Started all 12 games ... Team's third leading tackler with 60 total stops, 38 of which were solo hits ... Tied for team lead with five quarterback sacks ... Also had five tackles for loss ... Returned an interception 25 yards vs. Vanderbilt ... Led the squad with eight quarterback hurries ... Also led the club with three fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles ... Had an outstanding game in the win over #15 Virginia, contributing six tackles (five solo), including one for loss, two quarterback sacks, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery ... Was named the SEC Defensive Player of the Week following his performance vs. the Cavaliers ... Had seven tackles each in games with Kentucky, Ole Miss and Arkansas ... Sacked Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning twice in the game vs. the Rebels ... Recovered a fumble against Vanderbilt… Recipient of the USC Winning Performance Award at the end of the season … Recipient of the Joe Morrison Memorial Award for defense during the Spring, which goes to the most outstanding defensive and offensive player during Spring practice.

2002 -Enjoyed a banner rookie season, in which he earned Freshman All-America honors from The Sporting News and SEC All-Freshman accolades ... Defensive end who played in all 12 games and started the last 11 contests ... Showed outstanding athleticism and a strong defensive mentality ... Accumulated 52 total tackles (32 solo), including 4.5 tackles for loss ... Also had two QB sacks, one interception, three pass break ups, one QB pressure and recovered two fumbles ... His two fumble recoveries tied for second best on the squad ... In his first career start vs. Virginia, he responded with five tackles, one interception and two pass break ups ... Made six tackles against Temple ... Had four stops and one tackle for loss at Vanderbilt ... Had five tackles vs. Kentucky ... Was credited with six tackles vs. LSU ... Was impressive against Tennessee, with a career-high nine tackles (eight solo), one QB sack and one fumble recovery ... Played well against Arkansas, with seven tackles, one QB sack and one tackle for loss ... Against Florida, he recovered a fumble and made two tackles ... Had a tackle for loss vs. Clemson.

HIGH SCHOOL -Earned Mr. Football honors in the state of South Carolina ... Rated the #15 best athlete in the nation according to Tom Lemming of Prep Football Report ... Class AAAA Player of the Year by The High School Sports Report ... Third-team All-South according to Forest Davis Football Recruiting ... SuperPrep ranked him the #5 best tight end prospect in the nation ... Named to the All-Southeast Offensive team by Student Sports ... Consensus all-state selection ... Shrine Bowl member ... Caught 45 passes for 800 yards and 13 touchdowns ... As a defensive end, he finished with 85 tackles and five sacks ... Also lettered in basketball ... Played for Coach Ray Stackley ...

PERSONAL -Born Jan. 27, 1984 Ft. Riley, KS ... Majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management. Three older brothers: Jerome, KJ and Turner. Three nephews: Khalil, Ty’Reik and Ja’Kori. Mother: Trish Thompson

All Games Played

Year         GP/GS
2002        12/11
2003        12/12
2004        11/11

TOTAL 35/34

Overall Offensive Statistics Thompson, Moe

We, the coaching staff of the University of South Carolina wish to congratulate you for your outstanding performance on the field during the past season. This award is given annually to a select few Gamecock players who have exhibited excellent leadership along with a winning performance both on and off the football field.
We wish to acknowledge your fine efforts.

It is our belief that your performance on the field this past year was so impressive that you are truly deserving of being named to the Southeastern Conference All Star Team.

You have proven to us conclusively that you are a winner and will
continue to be one in all your future endeavors.