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Dean Shinault

Dean Shinault

  • Induction
    2024
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Dean Shinault spent four years frightening opponents as one of the best defensive linemen to ever play for the Bronchos from 1985-88.
 
Originally from Ponca City, Oklahoma, Shinault had a brilliant debut for Central in 1985, setting the tone for his career. He recorded three sacks in his first collegiate game against defending national champion Carson-Newman, helping the Bronchos to victory and earning national defensive player of the week honors. He recorded a school-record 12 sacks that fall.
 
Shinault had four sacks during an injury-shortened sophomore campaign but returned in a big way in 1987. He continued his onslaught on opposing quarterbacks with five more sacks his junior season. In 1988, Shinault dropped the quarterback eight more times.
 
Shinault set the UCO record for sacks in a single season (12) and sacks in a career (29). He made 191 tackles in his career, including 107 solo stops. He also recovered three fumbles and had one interception.


 
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