- Name
- John Epitropoulos
- Nationality
- United States
- Position
- ILB
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 231
- Birthday
- 1/6/1959
- Hometown
- Warren, OH
- High School
- Warren Harding
- Past Teams
- Ohio State
- Seasons
- 1980
Weight: 231 (1980)
1980 Media Guide: Twin brother of teammate Ernie … voted “Top Defensive Player” in the 1980 Spring Game … in the College of Arts and Sciences … figures to play behind Marcus Marek as an interior linebacker this year … has good lateral movement and impressive body strength … normally would be a starter but Ohio State has exceptional linebackers.
1979: Won a letter largely because of his spirited play with the specialty teams … made 17 tackles in 12 minutes of playing time, including several spectacular hits on kickoff returns.
High School: Was an all-Ohio linebacker at Harding High.
Personal: Admires Jack Lambert of the Steelers … hobbies are lifting weights and music.
Defensive Stats
Season | Team | G | GS | Tkl | Solo | Asst | TFL | TFL Yds | FF | FR | Int | Int Yds | PBU | Blk | Def TD |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1980 | Ohio State | 9 | 0 | 94 | 39 | 55 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Total | - | 9 | 0 | 94 | 39 | 55 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 |