Richard Tardits

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Richard Tardits
Date of birth: July 30, 1965 (1965-07-30) (age 42)
Place of birth: Biarritz, France
Career information
Position(s): Linebacker
College: Georgia
NFL Draft: 1989 / Round: 5 / Pick: 123
(By the Phoenix Cardinals)
Organizations
 As player:
1990-1992 New England Patriots
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Richard Tardits (born July 30, 1965 in Biarritz, France), is a former American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He held the record for most sacks in a career at the University of Georgia, until surpassed by David Pollack in 2004, and he was referred to as 'Le Sack' by fans because of his French birth.

During his NFL career, he also helped the Mystic River Rugby Club reach the national finals. He later represented the United States in rugby.

[edit] NFL Career

Phoenix Cardinals

  • 1989: 5th round Draft pick (123rd overall)

New England Patriots

  • 1990: 2 G, 1 GS
  • 1991: 16 G, 1FR
  • 1992: 9 G

Career Totals: 27 Games, 1 Game Start, 1 Fumble Recovery

[edit] Rugby Career (USA Eagles)

Rugby World Cup

Rugby World Cup Qualifiers

  • 1995-1996 (3 Games, 1 Try)

Pacific Rim Championship

  • 1996-1997 (3 Games)
  • 1997-1998 (1 Game)
  • 1998-1999 (5 Games)

Pan-American Championship

  • 1996-1997 (1 Game)

Friendlies

  • 02/10/1993 v Australia
  • 12/03/1994 v Bermuda (1 Try)
  • 21/05/1994 v Canada
  • 05/11/1994 v Ireland
  • 06/01/1996 v Ireland (1 Try)
  • 11/01/1997 v Wales
  • 12/04/1998 v Spain (Sub)
  • 25/07/1998 v Fiji (Sub)

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