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AT TECH: Three-year starters as Georgia Tech's long-snapper on punts and placements . . . Signed a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars . . . Very dependable snapper who also does an excellent job on punt coverage, totalling 19 tackles in his three seasons . . . Key reason why Tech missed just two extra points during his three seasons, going 94-for-96 on PAT and 44-for-55 on field goals with three different kickers and two holders.
Made nine tackles in 2004 . . . Credited with six special teams tackles in 200, when he also forced a fumble against Maryland . . . In 2002, he recovered a fumbled punt by NC State's Jerricho Cotchery in Tech's win over the eighth-ranked Wolfpack . . . Made four tackles in 2002 . . . Earned the long-snapping job in the spring of 2002 . . . Originally joined the program as a walk-on in 2000 but did not play football in 2001.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-sport letterwinner in football, basketball and baseball at Marist School . . . Earned all-county honors in football and baseball as a senior . . . Played defensive end and linebacker for coach Alan Chadwick . . . Member of 2000 state championship basketball team.
PERSONAL: Full name is Andrew John Economos . . . Born June 24, 1982 . . . Parents are John and Colleen Economos . . . Older brother Steve briefly played on the basketball and baseball teams at Georgia Tech . . . Majoring in Management . . . Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll for 2001-02 and 2003-04 . . . Graduated Dec. 11, 2004.
CAREER STATISTICS Year G P-A Total 2002 13 1-3 4 2003 13 2-4 6 2004 12 5-4 9 Total 38 8-11 19
