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UTAH: Possible starter at strong end ... missed most of spring ball with hamstring injury ... his success as a starter will play a big role in Utah's defensive success ... 410 pound bench press is third best on the team.
2003-Third-string tackle saw lots of action on defense ... also played some for special teams ... 6 tackles, 3 tackles for loss and 2 sacks ... academic all-MWC.
PRIOR TO UTAH: JC Gridwire All-American ... first-team all-California juco ... all-conference ... 14 sacks and 65 tackles in 2001 ... led College of the Canyons to 2001 Western Bowl ... played JC ball from 2000-01 and then spent last year finishing his AA degree ... lettered in four sports in high school (football, basketball, track and field, volleyball) ... basketball and track and field MVP of Tafuna High School (American Samoa) ... played quarterback and tight end.
PERSONAL: Son of David and Anna Maria Fanene (pronounced fa-nay-nay) ... comes from a family of 12 children (5 girls and 7 boys) ... sociology major ... full name is Jonathan David Fanene ... born Mar. 19, 1982.
YEAR G/GS UT AT TOT TFL FR 2003 11/0 5 1 6 3-16 2-9
