I'm not an entomoligist, can't even spell it, but I know what kind of spider this is, BOS (Big O'l Spider). Substitute any vowel you wish.
I don't really know what kind of spider this is. I discovered it when I set a sprinkler and raised up into it's web I've seen little spiders jump several inches, so I figured this bad boy could probably clear ten feet in a single bound. However, being the courageous individual I am, I got within about 3 feet to slide the tape measure over by it. It was really pretty patient while I hit his web several times.
Below and to the right is a zig-zag pattern that is part of it's web. I have no idea what that was supposed to be. Maybe it was tired of having it's web torn down by stupid humans, so made that pattern to be obvious. Didn't work!
Just thought some of you might enjoy these. Personally, I loathe the things.