Spoto's Allison finds juco home
Wed. February 1, 2012 | Joey Knight | Email
With his signature Wednesday, Spoto WR Geronimo Allison wrote another improbable chapter in his return from academic oblivion.
Ineligible as a sophomore and junior, Allison signed with Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He'll arrive as an A-B student, according to Spartans coach Dale Caparaso.
"He really turned it around academically," Caparaso said.
Allison (6-foot-4, 180 pounds), a junior varsity call-up on Spoto's playoff team in 2008, returned with a vengeance this past season. He led the Spartans with 26 catches for 567 yards and four TDs, adding 47 tackles and an interception on defense.
An obscure Caparaso connection helped him land in the Midwest. Iowa Western assistant Donnie Woods is a former offensive line standout at Pasco, where Caparaso coached from 2003-06.
"He and I missed each other when I went to Pasco by one year," Caparaso said.
"He knew who I was, I knew who he was. He said he heard we had a receiver who had some academic issues. ... He did a great job with Geronimo because Geronimo absolutely loves the guy."
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