Furman University

2014 — Not a member of the football program...rejoined the program prior to the start of spring practice.  2013 — Registered playing time and starts at center in 11 of Furman’s 14 games...played a pivotal role in the squad’s 8-6 campaign that featured the program’s 13th Southern Conference championship and FCS playoff appearance...strong play helped pave the way for All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud’s campaign that netted 1,092 yards...logged 702 plays...graded out a season high 94 percent with five pancake blocks on 52 plays versus Samford (35-17 win)...earned a grade of 93 percent on 72 snaps in 27-14, SoCon title clinching win over Wofford...credited with 23 knockdown blocks and grade of 82 percent on 71 snaps versus LSU.  2012 — Took over at center for the graduated Daniel Spisak, starting in all 10 games that he played...sat out the Presbyterian game (31-21 win) due to injury...logged 620 plays...graded out a season high 91 percent on 64 plays against Appalachian State...played a role in Paladin All-SoCon running back Jerodis Williams’ outstanding senior campaign (1,170 yards, 11 TDs)...selected by coaches to the SoCon All-Freshman Team and to the College Sports Journal Freshman All-America squad.  2011 — Member of scout team.

High School:  2011 graduate of Lake Highland Prep...football coach was Tim Borcky...played center, guard, and nose tackle...served as team captain...named Central Florida 2B Player of the Year...2011 Central Florida All-Star Game selection...keyed his squad to a 9-3 record and district title in 2010...posted a 58-7 record, district championship, and third place finish in FHSAA state wrestling tourney his senior year.

Personal:  Full name is Eric David Thoni...pronounced “Tony”..son of Kevin and Debby Thoni...born March 13, 1993, in Orlando, Florida...has two brother, Nick and Tucker, and two sisters, Natalie and Rachel...business administration major.