Tyson Thompson

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Tyson Thompson

Palomar College

Tight End

Tyson Thompson is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight end from Palomar College.He was unanimously selected first-team All-Mission Conference.Thompson was a two-year starter and helped Palomar win back-to-back Mission Conference Championships.He finished his sophomore season with 20 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns.He received two letters in football along with one of his team's most prestigious recognitions, the Academic Award.He was offered a full scholarship to San Diego State University and is currently enrolled there.

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While most of the players are passing time with other forms of entertainment, senior tight end Tyson Thompson chooses to occupy his time perusing the Church magazine in the language he learned while on a full-time mission to San Pablo, Philippines from 1997-99.

"A lot of my teammates ask why I read a magazine with a bunch of crazy words in it," said Thompson."But I like to occupy my time with things that will help me become a better person and fill my mind with things that really matter."

Thompson is a public administration major and is considering law school upon graduation this next spring.In 2001, he saw action for SDSU in only one game, but in 2002, he's started all 12 games and has made seven catches for 120 yards.He signed to play with BYU out of high school and even red shirted his freshman season with the Cougars.

After returning from his mission, he enrolled at Palomar and played for two seasons (1999-2000) under current first-year SDSU head coach Tom Craft."I knew when I came back from my mission that I wouldn't get any playing time at BYU, so I chose Palomar instead," said Thompson.His play at Palomar earned him a scholarship to SDSU.

Thompson was a defensive end at Oceanside High School in Oceanside, Calif., and, like many athletes, excelled in several sports.He earned all-league honors in volleyball and a letter in basketball.

It was while he was at BYU that he made the decision to serve a mission."When I was in high school," he recalled, "I never really wanted to serve a mission.But as I began to understand the commitment I made when I accepted the Aaronic Priesthood, I came to realize the obligation to do as the Lord has counseled us."

Thompson TiesTyson and Amy DeSpain were married in the San Diego Temple on July 13, 2001, and are expecting their first child next June.
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Tyson is the second of five children born to Eldon and Paulette Thompson.
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Lauren Holdcfaft, 26, Tyson, 25, Cole, 21, Felila, 19, and Audrey, 17, complete the Thompson roster.
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"Ray kept trying to take me out and I kept trying to chop him on screen plays," said Tyson.
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Living the gospel and playing collegiate football can, at times, be a difficult endeavor, said Tyson."Sunday practices are mandatory," he said.
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"Serving a mission will not only bless your life, but it will bless the lives of those you serve," Tyson said.

Mapu was the first player out of Hawaii that Tennessee has ever successfully recruited…Tight end Tyson Thompson (#80) has made seven catches for 120 yards for San Diego State this season.
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Thompson signed with BYU out of high school but found himself at Palomar J.C. in southern California after his mission and prior to transferring to SDSU.

Tyson Thompson , Palomar College : A tight end at Palomar , Thompson is already enrolled at San Diego State.He carried a 3.6 GPA at Palomar and plans to major in business.He served a two-year mission in the Philippines before enrolling at Palomar.

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Tyson ThompsonPalomar College - Tight End

Tyson Thompson is a 6-foot-3, 235-pound tight end from Palomar College.He was unanimously selected first-team All-Mission Conference.Thompson was a two-year starter and helped Palomar win back-to-back Mission Conference Championships.He finished his sophomore season with 20 receptions for 160 yards and two touchdowns.He received two letters in football along with one of his team's most prestigious recognitions, the Academic Award.He was offered a full scholarship to San Diego State University and is currently enrolled there.