Vote for the 2012 Mastodon Linebacker of the Year!

Linebackers bring the hurt. Sandwiched between the secondary and the defensive line, they stop the run attack, maneuver around players to bring pressure to the quarterback. Often regarded as the most physical players on the field, big hits are sure to be seen. Linebackers are the key to stopping what could be a big play. You can't win games without 'em. Here are the nominees for the 2012 Mastodon Linebacker of the Year:


Dave Mello. Over the course of the season, Dave barely let people pass him. 36 of 64 of his tackles were unassisted. His two sacks ranked third among the team leaders. Just to bump the stats a bit, he added a blocked field goal and managed to recover three of the six fumbles that he forced. To top it all off, Dave boasted four interceptions. Dave was a force to be reckoned with on defense.

Kyle Splaine. He made 44 tackles on the season at the position of linebacker. Out of Kyle's tackles, 23 were assisted and 21 were unassisted. He also blocked a field goal and added three interceptions with a forced fumble. Whilst on offense, players were afraid to see Kyle looking right back at 'em.

Nick Young. Nick played two games on defense, but still managed 11 tackles and 6 of them were unassisted. He didn't have any forced fumbles, sacks, blocks, or interceptions, but Nick was an imposing player on defense. Had he stayed in America a bit longer, his stats would definitely been crazier.


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