All SoCon

[SU DOG]

This is a list that may be laughable in some selections, but here it is. I thought that Russ was the returning Mercer QB for example.

http://beyondsportsnetwork.com/bsn-socon-2014-preseason-conference-football-team/

[FUBeAR]

This is a list that may be laughable in some selections, but here it is. I thought that Russ was the returning Mercer QB for example.

http://beyondsportsnetwork.com/bsn-socon-2014-preseason-conference-football-team/

Russ is a QB and Jairus Hollman (AKA Jarius Holloman) is no longer on Furman's team

[smallcollegefbfan]

Russ is a QB and Jairus Hollman (AKA Jarius Holloman) is no longer on Furman's team

Real question here. How can they say the team is based on film evals and claim they know what they are looking at if they don't list offensive linemen because there are none returning who made All-SoCon?

I don't usually comment on media but this is bad.

If a player wasn't all-league last year or doesn't have stats, meaning they weren't actually watching film, then they don't list them but yet claim to be a media outlet you should take seriously?

xrolleyesx

[smallcollegefbfan]

I took a stab at it. If a player is academically ineligible or injured I may not have them. I just took out the two Furman players, anyone who was on my list from Elon, App, and GSU and then added in VMI and Mercer players on my list to make this early rough draft.

2014 PRESEASON ALL-SOCON TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Karnorris Benson, Western Carolina, Jr.
WR Karel Hamilton, Samford, Soph.
TE Faysal Shafaat, Chattanooga, Sr.
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Soph.
OL Gunner Bromelow, Samford, Jr.
OL Joe Turner, Furman, Jr.
OL T.J. Chamberlin, Wofford, Jr.
OL Anton Wahrby, Wofford, Soph.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Jr.
RB Keon Williams, Chattanooga, Sr.
RB Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.
FB Ernie Cain, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Davis Tull, Chattanooga, Sr.
DL Gary Wilkins, Furman, Sr.
DL Tarek Odom, Wofford, Sr.
DL Derrick Lott, Chattanooga, Sr.
LB Carl Rider, Furman, Jr.
LB Carl Robinson, The Citadel, Sr.
LB Marcus McMorris, Furman, Sr.
LB Tosin Aguebor, Mercer, Soph.
DB Jaquiski Tartt, Samford, Sr.
DB Ace Clark, Western Carolina, Sr.
DB James Bradberry, Samford, Jr.
DB Reggie Thomas, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Warren Handrahan, Samford, Soph.
P Greg Peranich, Samford, Sr.
AP Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION
WR Andrej Suttles, Furman, Soph.
WR Sam Patterson, VMI, Jr.
TE Robert Brown, Mercer, Soph.
OL Josh Wineberg, Western Carolina, Jr.
OL Andy Marcotte, VMI, Sr.
DL Justin Oxendine, The Citadel, Sr.
DL Jerry Mathis, Samford, Sr.
DL Josh Freeman, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL John Washington, VMI, Sr.
LB Bobby Wilson, Samford, Jr.
K/P Nick Pollard, Chattanooga, Sr.

I didn't do a full 2nd team but listed a few players as honorable mention who were considered or at least worthy of a mention just below 1st team.

[SU DOG]

I took a stab at it. If a player is academically ineligible or injured I may not have them. I just took out the two Furman players, anyone who was on my list from Elon, App, and GSU and then added in VMI and Mercer players on my list to make this early rough draft.

2014 PRESEASON ALL-SOCON TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Karnorris Benson, Western Carolina, Jr.
WR Karel Hamilton, Samford, Soph.
TE Faysal Shafaat, Chattanooga, Sr.
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Soph.
OL Gunner Bromelow, Samford, Jr.
OL Joe Turner, Furman, Jr.
OL Ty Chamberlin, Wofford, Jr.
OL Anton Wahrby, Wofford, Soph.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Jr.
RB Keon Williams, Chattanooga, Sr.
RB Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.
FB Ernie Cain, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Davis Tull, Chattanooga, Sr.
DL Gary Wilkins, Furman, Sr.
DL Tarek Odom, Wofford, Sr.
DL Derrick Lott, Chattanooga, Sr.
LB Carl Rider, Furman, Jr.
LB Carl Robinson, The Citadel, Sr.
LB Marcus McMorris, Furman, Sr.
LB Tosin Aguebor, Mercer, Soph.
DB Jaquiski Tartt, Samford, Sr.
DB Ace Clark, Western Carolina, Sr.
DB James Bradberry, Samford, Jr.
DB Reggie Thomas, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Warren Handrahan, Samford, Soph.
P Greg Peranich, Samford, Sr.
AP Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION
WR Andrej Suttles, Furman, Soph.
WR Sam Patterson, VMI, Jr.
TE Robert Brown, Mercer, Soph.
OL Josh Wineberg, Western Carolina, Jr.
OL Andy Marcotte, VMI, Sr.
DL Justin Oxendine, The Citadel, Sr.
DL Jerry Mathis, Samford, Sr.
DL Josh Freeman, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL John Washington, VMI, Sr.
LB Bobby Wilson, Samford, Jr.
K/P Nick Pollard, Chattanooga, Sr.

I didn't do a full 2nd team but listed a few players as honorable mention who were considered or at least worthy of a mention just below 1st team.

Now this is a list worth of consideration. Well done sir.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Now this is a list worth of consideration. Well done sir.

Thank you! It was not hard to do. It took me 5 minutes.

[Milktruck74]

I might shift a few around, but I can see a good argument for all of these. Good picks!!! Well Thought out, especially for a 5 minute process.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I might shift a few around, but I can see a good argument for all of these. Good picks!!! Well Thought out, especially for a 5 minute process.

Well, I mostly did picks based on who I remembered being the best coming back. I didn't take a week to research and go in-depth. There will always be some minor changes but still nothing that is factually known as wrong, no excuse for that.

Keep in mind there are so many underclassmen offensive linemen because the 5 preseason first-team based on those who played in the league are now gone. My first-team was going to be Kendall Lamm, Garrett Frye, Manrey Saint-Amour, Austin Sowell, and Trevor McBurnett. I would have also put Will Corbin and maybe Eric Thoni on the second-team list. All 7 of those names are either on schools who left or they were kicked off their team (Thoni being the one dismissal).

One thing to remember about most of these websites is that the folks running them are just fans in their 30s and 40s who have no experience and simply do it because they either believe money can be made or they just want to seem "official".

The others are kids in their 20s and teens who know even less and are really doing it for fun and hoping it helps them get a shot to get paid. Keep in mind none of these people at those websites are making any money at all, unless you see a ton of ads and even then it's not a lot. Always be careful putting any stock in these websites.

Most alumni here on AGS are just as good or better than these websites. Another thing that makes these websites look bad is they simply copy the all-conference teams and look at stats. They don't talk to coaches or SIDs and when they talk to players they simply reach out on social media and never go through the SIDs. They also don't really know what they are watching. I could throw out probably 10 things I look for in a player and they would have no clue how to judge it.

There are a lot of mistakes and very little or zero fact checking with most mom and pop websites. Any website that says they didn't list a certain position because it has no stats and no returning all-conference players is just not one to take seriously. I'm not trying to be hard on them but simply pointing out good journalism and evaluating is not done by simply reading the all-conference teams and looking at stats. You have to watch games, talk to people, and more importantly know what you are watching.

[smallcollegefbfan]

Here is how I probably would have listed the All-SoCon offensive lines if Elon, App, and GSU had not left.

1st team
OL Kendall Lamm, App State, Sr.
OL Garrett Frye, Georgia Southern, Sr.
OL Adam Sowell, Elon, Sr.
OL Manrey Saint-Amour, Georgia Southern, Sr.
OL Trevor McBurnett, Georgia Southern, Sr.

2nd team
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Soph.
OL Gunner Bromelow, Samford, Jr.
OL Joe Turner, Furman, Jr.
OL T.J. Chamberlin, Wofford, Jr.
OL Will Corbin, App State, Sr.

[kdinva]

I took a stab at it. If a player is academically ineligible or injured I may not have them. I just took out the two Furman players, anyone who was on my list from Elon, App, and GSU and then added in VMI and Mercer players on my list to make this early rough draft.

2014 PRESEASON ALL-SOCON TEAM


HONORABLE MENTION
WR Andrej Suttles, Furman, Soph.
WR Sam Patterson, VMI, Jr.
TE Robert Brown, Mercer, Soph.
OL Josh Wineberg, Western Carolina, Jr.
OL Andy Marcotte, VMI, Sr.
DL Justin Oxendine, The Citadel, Sr.
DL Jerry Mathis, Samford, Sr.
DL Josh Freeman, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL John Washington, VMI, Sr.
LB Bobby Wilson, Samford, Jr.
K/P Nick Pollard, Chattanooga, Sr.

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some other Keydets who will be noticed......

ILB Logan Staib
WR/KR Dane Forlines
OT Emmanuel Cooper
DT Joe Nelson
DB's Alex James, James Fruehan, Caleb Furlow

[smallcollegefbfan]

some other Keydets who will be noticed......

ILB Logan Staib
WR/KR Dane Forlines
OT Emmanuel Cooper
DT Joe Nelson
DB's Alex James, James Fruehan, Caleb Furlow

I almost included Staib.

[PaladinFan]

Cain is a worthy acknowledgement at FB, but he's likely out the season with a knee injury.

[PaladinNation]

I know he's still a wee bit young but… Trey Robinson will be All So-Con at FS soon.

PS… Kudos to the FU Coaches… four commits already including 3 Star TE Riley Gessner
http://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Gessner-31862

[PaladinFan]

I know he's still a wee bit young but… Trey Robinson will be All So-Con at FS soon.

PS… Kudos to the FU Coaches… four commits already including 3 Star TE Riley Gessner
http://247sports.com/Player/Riley-Gessner-31862

I think Trey Robinson is a good choice. Bruce Fowler felt comfortable enough with Robinson as a freshman that he moved Marcus McMorris (who should be in the running for SoCon DPOY) from safety to more of a nickle back/linebacker.

It's hard to guess Furman's starting lineup as Fowler tends to mix it up depending on the opponent, but between McMorris, Robinson, and Thomas, the Paladins should have potentially three all-SoCon players in their defensive backfield.

[Milktruck74]

I figured they left out the O-line because they are the most difficult to really evaluate. You actually have to do your homework with these guys, there are no numbers to go on. I spent my college career there and if my number was anounced over the PA, something bad happened and it probably meant gassers on Monday! Pre-season All anything is about like Pre-season polls, they really don't mean much until you play the game! Thanks for putting in the time.

[smallcollegefbfan]

I figured they left out the O-line because they are the most difficult to really evaluate. You actually have to do your homework with these guys, there are no numbers to go on. I spent my college career there and if my number was anounced over the PA, something bad happened and it probably meant gassers on Monday! Pre-season All anything is about like Pre-season polls, they really don't mean much until you play the game! Thanks for putting in the time.

The reality as well is that 90% of the media doesn't really know the game that well. Most of them just go by stats. There are a lot of variables to why a player can have good stats.

[PaladinFan]

Another name to look out for is Shawn Boone, DE at Furman. Boone is a four year starter at Furman that missed nearly the entire 2014 season with a knee injury. My math may be wrong, but I believe this is his sixth year in the Paladin program after being granted a medical waiver. I expect a good season from him as a veteran player and one that will benefit from playing opposite Gary Wilkins. Gives Furman two pretty imposing bookends on the DL.

Also, in his freshman year Boone made one of the great plays I've ever seen out of a DE against South Carolina. Check out the 1:45 mark.
http://youtu.be/m5m5bPUtrjY

[SU DOG]

Watching Adam Mims in that video clip outrun the S.C. secondary sure brought back some BAD memories of what he did against Samford. Sure hope the Paladins NEVER get another B'ham area player with talent like that.

[walliver]

There are only a handful (if that many) of print reporters that have a real feel for the Southern Conference (Jeff Hartsell and Todd Shanesy come to mind, and the Chattanooga reporter seems knowledgeable (I can't remember his name)). Other than that, most reporters are simply reading press releases.

[PaladinFan]

Watching Adam Mims in that video clip outrun the S.C. secondary sure brought back some BAD memories of what he did against Samford. Sure hope the Paladins NEVER get another B'ham area player with talent like that.

You aren't joking. I don't remember the year, but Adam Mims torched you guys one year in Birmingham. One man wrecking ball in that offense. They had trouble with a similar-type player this past year in Andrej Suttles as well.

Cannot say you'll never see it happen again. Furman recruits the heck out of Alabama. Perhaps more so than any other SoCon school besides Samford. Granted, in years past Furman has been better than Samford. That's changing.

[APaladindad]

I took a stab at it. If a player is academically ineligible or injured I may not have them. I just took out the two Furman players, anyone who was on my list from Elon, App, and GSU and then added in VMI and Mercer players on my list to make this early rough draft.

2014 PRESEASON ALL-SOCON TEAM

FIRST TEAM OFFENSE
WR Karnorris Benson, Western Carolina, Jr.
WR Karel Hamilton, Samford, Soph.
TE Faysal Shafaat, Chattanooga, Sr.
OL Corey Levin, Chattanooga, Soph.
OL Gunner Bromelow, Samford, Jr.
OL Joe Turner, Furman, Jr.
OL T.J. Chamberlin, Wofford, Jr.
OL Anton Wahrby, Wofford, Soph.
QB Jacob Huesman, Chattanooga, Jr.
RB Keon Williams, Chattanooga, Sr.
RB Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.
FB Ernie Cain, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM DEFENSE
DL Davis Tull, Chattanooga, Sr.
DL Gary Wilkins, Furman, Sr.
DL Tarek Odom, Wofford, Sr.
DL Derrick Lott, Chattanooga, Sr.
LB Carl Rider, Furman, Jr.
LB Carl Robinson, The Citadel, Sr.
LB Marcus McMorris, Furman, Sr.
LB Tosin Aguebor, Mercer, Soph.
DB Jaquiski Tartt, Samford, Sr.
DB Ace Clark, Western Carolina, Sr.
DB James Bradberry, Samford, Jr.
DB Reggie Thomas, Furman, Jr.

FIRST TEAM SPECIALISTS
K Warren Handrahan, Samford, Soph.
P Greg Peranich, Samford, Sr.
AP Hank McCloud, Furman, Sr.

HONORABLE MENTION
WR Andrej Suttles, Furman, Soph.
WR Sam Patterson, VMI, Jr.
TE Robert Brown, Mercer, Soph.
OL Josh Wineberg, Western Carolina, Jr.
OL Andy Marcotte, VMI, Sr.
DL Justin Oxendine, The Citadel, Sr.
DL Jerry Mathis, Samford, Sr.
DL Josh Freeman, Chattanooga, Jr.
DL John Washington, VMI, Sr.
LB Bobby Wilson, Samford, Jr.
K/P Nick Pollard, Chattanooga, Sr.

I didn't do a full 2nd team but listed a few players as honorable mention who were considered or at least worthy of a mention just below 1st team.

Very well done! I would submit a few more names for your consideration list from Furman
Charles Emert OL 2013 —Logged starts in 13 of 14 games, including three at center and 10 at right tackle...did not play against Appalachian State (27-10 win) for a second consecutive season due to injury...helped Furman to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...played a key role in clearing the way for junior All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud to become the Paladins’ third consecutive 1,000-yard rusher (1,110 yards, 5 TDs)...graded out 91 percent on 73 plays against Wofford in 27-14 victory that earned Furman SoCon regular season crown...earned a mark of 80 percent on 65 snaps versus The Citadel (24-17 win)...finished the 2013 campaign sporting 1,919 play participations and career 30 starts ccovering all five offensive line positions: right tackle (18), left guard (4), center (3), right guard (3), and left tackle (2)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2012 — Earned playing time in 10 of 11 games, combining to post 10 starts at three positions, including seven at right tackle, two at left tackle, and one at left guard...missed the Appalachian State contest after suffering a concussion in practice...two starts at left tackle (vs. Georgia Southern and Elon) were for the injured Dakota Dozier...started at left guard against Wofford...on 42 snaps graded out 88 percent against Western Carolina (45-24 win)...registered a grade of 86 percent on 83 plays versus Coastal Carolina...totaled 606 play participations...named to SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2011 — Fashioned a solid first season of action, demonstrating impressive versatility and registering action in all 11 games, including starts in seven contests...starts came at three positions: left guard (3), right guard (3), and right tackle (1)...named to the coaches SoCon All-Freshman Team along with Paladin defensive end Gary Wilkins...also selected to College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team...starting at right guard, graded out a season high 78 percent on 51 plays against FCS third-ranked Appalachian State (20-10 win). 2010 — Awarded redshirt and extra season of eligibility...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
High School: 2010 graduate of (4A) Statesboro High School...football coach was Steve Pennington...played center but also saw action at guard, tackle, tight end, and served as a long snapper during his career...four-year letterman...2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team all-state selection...played in the 2009 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) All-Star Game, helping his south squad to a 27-20 victory over a north squad that included current Furman offensive lineman Ryan Marks...three-time all-region pick as an offensive lineman and 2009 Statesboro Herald All-Area choice...served as team captain his senior season...voted Mr. Senior by Statesboro High faculty and inducted into National Society of High School Scholars.
Tank Phillips OL
2013 — Earned starts at left guard in the first 11 games before sustaining a fractured leg against Western Carolina (32-20 win)... played a big role in Furman’s run to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...helped pave the way for All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud strong season (1,092 yards, 5 TDs)...credited with 629 play participations prior to season ending injury, which also sidelined him for spring practice...graded out a season best 82 percent on 61 plays versus Presbyterian (21-20 win)...earned marks of 80 percent versus Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State (27-10 win), and Georgia Southern (16-14 win)....logged a season high 79 plays against Elon and 10 knockdowns on 47 snaps versus Samford (35-17 win)...was succeeded in the lineup by Joe Turner, who made the switch from right guard for two games, and by Dakota Dozier, who started at left guard against North Dakota State. 2012 — Moved into the lineup, earning the starting nod in seven games, including six at left guard and one at right tackle...totaled 603 plays...start at right tackle came against Appalachian State for the injured Charles Emert...graded out a season high 86 percent on 77 snaps against Coastal Carolina...recorded a season best 12 knockdowns versus The Citadel and had 10 knockdowns against PC (31-2 win)....played a role in Paladin All-SoCon running back Jerodis Williams’ outstanding senior campaign (1,170 yards, 11 TDs). 2011 — Earned playing time in seven games, seeing action as a backup offensive guard and member of special teams...most plays (14) in the role of offensive lineman came against Presbyterian (63-21 win)....established a world record by squatting 575 pounds in the 20-23 year-old division of the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF)’s All-Raw Tournament of Champions, held in Furman’s Herman W. Lay Center. 2010 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2010 graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy...football coach was Daniel McGugin...played center and handled long snapping duties...served as team captain and started every game at center, helping clear the way for a pair of 1,200-yard rushers...team went 9-5 and finished as state runner-up...squad overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat Ensworth, 27-24 in state quarterfinal playoff action...also starred in shot put, finishing seventh in the state his senior year.
T. J. Warren Defense,
2013 — Registered his first action, appearing in all 14 games and logging four starts at middle linebacker...selected to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team in balloting by league coaches...posted 45 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, and two pass deflections....garnered SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honors after totaling seven tackles, including three for-loss and a sack, against The Citadel (24-17) in his first collegiate start...also logged starts against Elon, Chattanooga, and Appalachian State (27-10 win)...credited with a season high 11 tackles versus Chattanooga...had six stops and a pass deflection against LSU. 2012 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2012 graduate of Ooltewah (5A) High School...football coach was Shannon Williams...played linebacker, defensive end, and wide receiver...two-time all-district selection...garnered Ooltewah’s MVP accolades in 2011.

Wilson Heres OL Mercer #67
Height:6-1
Weight:285
Year:R-JR
Hometown:Roswell, Ga.
Previous College:Air Force Academy
2013　
—Started all 12 games for Mercer at left guard. Leader on the Offensive Line that cleared the way for Mercer to set an NCAA record for most wins for a 1st year program with a 10-2 record and finishing among the FCS top teams in yards rushing and scoring offense...Received "Game Ball" as Mercer's outstanding player in a 61-0 win over Warner and was named Offensive Player of the Week in Mercer's 54-21 victory over Carnegie-Mellon...Consistently graded out with the highest or 2nd highest performance rating on the OL each game.　Named as Mercer's "Iron Bear" among Offensive & Defensive Linemen for his performance in Mercer's 2013-2014 Strength & Conditioning Program. 　2012　— Transferred from the Air Force Academy to Mercer and redshirted as the Bears conducted their practice season before entering NCAA competition in 2013. Named Team Captain for the 2013 Spring Game.　2011　— Rivals 2-Star Recruit who signed with Air Force out of high school and was a direct-admit to the Academy. Played Offensive Guard & Center on the Air Force JV Team paving the way for the JV Falcons high-powered rushing offense in victories over several Semi-Pro Teams, JUCO Programs, and Air Force Prep.
High School:　2011 graduate of (6A) Roswell High School...football coach was Leo Barker...3 Year starter at guard and center, but also saw action as a starter at tight end and on the defensive line...2010　1st Team All Region and All North Fulton as Roswell claimed the Region Championship and advanced to the 2nd round of GHSA playoffs...started at and played every play at Center in the 2010 Rotary Bowl All-Star Game, helping his south squad to a rout of the north squad...Ranked #3 Center in GA by Rivals his Sr year...also participated in Track & Field throwing shot and discus. Honors graduate and AP Scholar at Roswell.

[citdog]

Very well done! I would submit a few more names for your consideration list from Furman
Charles Emert OL 2013 —Logged starts in 13 of 14 games, including three at center and 10 at right tackle...did not play against Appalachian State (27-10 win) for a second consecutive season due to injury...helped Furman to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...played a key role in clearing the way for junior All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud to become the Paladins’ third consecutive 1,000-yard rusher (1,110 yards, 5 TDs)...graded out 91 percent on 73 plays against Wofford in 27-14 victory that earned Furman SoCon regular season crown...earned a mark of 80 percent on 65 snaps versus The Citadel (24-17 win)...finished the 2013 campaign sporting 1,919 play participations and career 30 starts ccovering all five offensive line positions: right tackle (18), left guard (4), center (3), right guard (3), and left tackle (2)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2012 — Earned playing time in 10 of 11 games, combining to post 10 starts at three positions, including seven at right tackle, two at left tackle, and one at left guard...missed the Appalachian State contest after suffering a concussion in practice...two starts at left tackle (vs. Georgia Southern and Elon) were for the injured Dakota Dozier...started at left guard against Wofford...on 42 snaps graded out 88 percent against Western Carolina (45-24 win)...registered a grade of 86 percent on 83 plays versus Coastal Carolina...totaled 606 play participations...named to SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2011 — Fashioned a solid first season of action, demonstrating impressive versatility and registering action in all 11 games, including starts in seven contests...starts came at three positions: left guard (3), right guard (3), and right tackle (1)...named to the coaches SoCon All-Freshman Team along with Paladin defensive end Gary Wilkins...also selected to College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team...starting at right guard, graded out a season high 78 percent on 51 plays against FCS third-ranked Appalachian State (20-10 win). 2010 — Awarded redshirt and extra season of eligibility...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
High School: 2010 graduate of (4A) Statesboro High School...football coach was Steve Pennington...played center but also saw action at guard, tackle, tight end, and served as a long snapper during his career...four-year letterman...2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team all-state selection...played in the 2009 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) All-Star Game, helping his south squad to a 27-20 victory over a north squad that included current Furman offensive lineman Ryan Marks...three-time all-region pick as an offensive lineman and 2009 Statesboro Herald All-Area choice...served as team captain his senior season...voted Mr. Senior by Statesboro High faculty and inducted into National Society of High School Scholars.
Tank Phillips OL
2013 — Earned starts at left guard in the first 11 games before sustaining a fractured leg against Western Carolina (32-20 win)... played a big role in Furman’s run to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...helped pave the way for All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud strong season (1,092 yards, 5 TDs)...credited with 629 play participations prior to season ending injury, which also sidelined him for spring practice...graded out a season best 82 percent on 61 plays versus Presbyterian (21-20 win)...earned marks of 80 percent versus Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State (27-10 win), and Georgia Southern (16-14 win)....logged a season high 79 plays against Elon and 10 knockdowns on 47 snaps versus Samford (35-17 win)...was succeeded in the lineup by Joe Turner, who made the switch from right guard for two games, and by Dakota Dozier, who started at left guard against North Dakota State. 2012 — Moved into the lineup, earning the starting nod in seven games, including six at left guard and one at right tackle...totaled 603 plays...start at right tackle came against Appalachian State for the injured Charles Emert...graded out a season high 86 percent on 77 snaps against Coastal Carolina...recorded a season best 12 knockdowns versus The Citadel and had 10 knockdowns against PC (31-2 win)....played a role in Paladin All-SoCon running back Jerodis Williams’ outstanding senior campaign (1,170 yards, 11 TDs). 2011 — Earned playing time in seven games, seeing action as a backup offensive guard and member of special teams...most plays (14) in the role of offensive lineman came against Presbyterian (63-21 win)....established a world record by squatting 575 pounds in the 20-23 year-old division of the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF)’s All-Raw Tournament of Champions, held in Furman’s Herman W. Lay Center. 2010 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2010 graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy...football coach was Daniel McGugin...played center and handled long snapping duties...served as team captain and started every game at center, helping clear the way for a pair of 1,200-yard rushers...team went 9-5 and finished as state runner-up...squad overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat Ensworth, 27-24 in state quarterfinal playoff action...also starred in shot put, finishing seventh in the state his senior year.
T. J. Warren Defense,
2013 — Registered his first action, appearing in all 14 games and logging four starts at middle linebacker...selected to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team in balloting by league coaches...posted 45 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, and two pass deflections....garnered SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honors after totaling seven tackles, including three for-loss and a sack, against The Citadel (24-17) in his first collegiate start...also logged starts against Elon, Chattanooga, and Appalachian State (27-10 win)...credited with a season high 11 tackles versus Chattanooga...had six stops and a pass deflection against LSU. 2012 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2012 graduate of Ooltewah (5A) High School...football coach was Shannon Williams...played linebacker, defensive end, and wide receiver...two-time all-district selection...garnered Ooltewah’s MVP accolades in 2011.




furman sucks

[citdog]

Very well done! I would submit a few more names for your consideration list from Furman
Charles Emert OL 2013 —Logged starts in 13 of 14 games, including three at center and 10 at right tackle...did not play against Appalachian State (27-10 win) for a second consecutive season due to injury...helped Furman to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...played a key role in clearing the way for junior All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud to become the Paladins’ third consecutive 1,000-yard rusher (1,110 yards, 5 TDs)...graded out 91 percent on 73 plays against Wofford in 27-14 victory that earned Furman SoCon regular season crown...earned a mark of 80 percent on 65 snaps versus The Citadel (24-17 win)...finished the 2013 campaign sporting 1,919 play participations and career 30 starts ccovering all five offensive line positions: right tackle (18), left guard (4), center (3), right guard (3), and left tackle (2)...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2012 — Earned playing time in 10 of 11 games, combining to post 10 starts at three positions, including seven at right tackle, two at left tackle, and one at left guard...missed the Appalachian State contest after suffering a concussion in practice...two starts at left tackle (vs. Georgia Southern and Elon) were for the injured Dakota Dozier...started at left guard against Wofford...on 42 snaps graded out 88 percent against Western Carolina (45-24 win)...registered a grade of 86 percent on 83 plays versus Coastal Carolina...totaled 606 play participations...named to SoCon Academic Honor Roll. 2011 — Fashioned a solid first season of action, demonstrating impressive versatility and registering action in all 11 games, including starts in seven contests...starts came at three positions: left guard (3), right guard (3), and right tackle (1)...named to the coaches SoCon All-Freshman Team along with Paladin defensive end Gary Wilkins...also selected to College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team...starting at right guard, graded out a season high 78 percent on 51 plays against FCS third-ranked Appalachian State (20-10 win). 2010 — Awarded redshirt and extra season of eligibility...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
High School: 2010 graduate of (4A) Statesboro High School...football coach was Steve Pennington...played center but also saw action at guard, tackle, tight end, and served as a long snapper during his career...four-year letterman...2009 Atlanta Journal-Constitution first team all-state selection...played in the 2009 Georgia Athletic Coaches Association (GACA) All-Star Game, helping his south squad to a 27-20 victory over a north squad that included current Furman offensive lineman Ryan Marks...three-time all-region pick as an offensive lineman and 2009 Statesboro Herald All-Area choice...served as team captain his senior season...voted Mr. Senior by Statesboro High faculty and inducted into National Society of High School Scholars.
Tank Phillips OL
2013 — Earned starts at left guard in the first 11 games before sustaining a fractured leg against Western Carolina (32-20 win)... played a big role in Furman’s run to an 8-6 record, Southern Conference championship, and NCAA FCS playoff appearance...team finished ranked 21st in final FCS Coaches Poll...helped pave the way for All-SoCon running back Hank McCloud strong season (1,092 yards, 5 TDs)...credited with 629 play participations prior to season ending injury, which also sidelined him for spring practice...graded out a season best 82 percent on 61 plays versus Presbyterian (21-20 win)...earned marks of 80 percent versus Coastal Carolina, Appalachian State (27-10 win), and Georgia Southern (16-14 win)....logged a season high 79 plays against Elon and 10 knockdowns on 47 snaps versus Samford (35-17 win)...was succeeded in the lineup by Joe Turner, who made the switch from right guard for two games, and by Dakota Dozier, who started at left guard against North Dakota State. 2012 — Moved into the lineup, earning the starting nod in seven games, including six at left guard and one at right tackle...totaled 603 plays...start at right tackle came against Appalachian State for the injured Charles Emert...graded out a season high 86 percent on 77 snaps against Coastal Carolina...recorded a season best 12 knockdowns versus The Citadel and had 10 knockdowns against PC (31-2 win)....played a role in Paladin All-SoCon running back Jerodis Williams’ outstanding senior campaign (1,170 yards, 11 TDs). 2011 — Earned playing time in seven games, seeing action as a backup offensive guard and member of special teams...most plays (14) in the role of offensive lineman came against Presbyterian (63-21 win)....established a world record by squatting 575 pounds in the 20-23 year-old division of the World Natural Powerlifting Federation (WNPF)’s All-Raw Tournament of Champions, held in Furman’s Herman W. Lay Center. 2010 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2010 graduate of Montgomery Bell Academy...football coach was Daniel McGugin...played center and handled long snapping duties...served as team captain and started every game at center, helping clear the way for a pair of 1,200-yard rushers...team went 9-5 and finished as state runner-up...squad overcame a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat Ensworth, 27-24 in state quarterfinal playoff action...also starred in shot put, finishing seventh in the state his senior year.
T. J. Warren Defense,
2013 — Registered his first action, appearing in all 14 games and logging four starts at middle linebacker...selected to the Southern Conference All-Freshman Team in balloting by league coaches...posted 45 tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery, and two pass deflections....garnered SoCon Defensive Player of the Week honors after totaling seven tackles, including three for-loss and a sack, against The Citadel (24-17) in his first collegiate start...also logged starts against Elon, Chattanooga, and Appalachian State (27-10 win)...credited with a season high 11 tackles versus Chattanooga...had six stops and a pass deflection against LSU. 2012 — Member of scout team.
High School: 2012 graduate of Ooltewah (5A) High School...football coach was Shannon Williams...played linebacker, defensive end, and wide receiver...two-time all-district selection...garnered Ooltewah’s MVP accolades in 2011.




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