Players from FCS, D2, D3 and NAIA embarked on Joseph C Carter Park – Orange Bowl Field in Fort Lauderdale this past week. All they were looking for was a chance to perform and possibly catch the eye of a NFL or International scout.
Practices and team meetings took place throughout the day on Monday and Tuesday as well as evening fellowship.
Since there would not be kickoffs or punting during the game on Wednesday, the kickers took center stage on Tuesday afternoon and performed quite well.
D3 Emory & Henry Matt Seals, D2 Missouri S&T Ben Styron and D2 Miles College’s Brady Hammel took part in the three day event.
Even though the game itself was a mismatch; it didn’t take away from the perfection of these three kickers.
Emory & Henry #4 – Matt Seals (1-1 FGs, 1-1 XPs)
Miles College #41 – Brady Hammel (2-2 XPs)
Missouri S&T #41 – Ben Styron (3-3 XPs, 2-2 FGs)
Now it is just a game of wait and see as to what the future holds…
I want to take this time to wish you all a Happy New Year from my family to yours…may the many blessings that you receive in 2020 be shared with others.
Celtic Blessing
May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every step along the way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue. And may happiness fill your heart each day your whole life through.
Navarre Alum and UNC RB Michael Carter goes over 1,000 yards rushing (1,003) on the season in the 55-13 win over Temple in the Military Bowl today. He finished the day with 84 yards on 18 carries.
Carter finished the season with 177 carries and 3 TDs; while averaging 5.7 per carry. He also pitched in 21 receptions for 154 yards and a score for the 7-6 Tar Heels.
UWF’s WR Quentin Randolph became the third Navarre Alum to bring home a football National Championship (the first in D2).
Florida State’s offensive lineman Sterling Lovelady was the first in 2013 when the Seminoles took care of the Auburn Tigers, 34-31.
Clemson’s tight end Jordan Leggett became the second when the Tigers defeated the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2016, 35-31.
Quentin’s performance in the 48-40 win over Minnesota State on Saturday was one for the ages. He hauled in 8 receptions for 241 yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half alone. He went on to finish the game with 10 receptions for 254 yards and 3 TDs.
Just like former Raider Jordan Leggett (a 45-40 loss to Alabama in 2015), Quentin had been to this stage previously (a 37-27 loss to Texas A&M Commerce in 2017).
A second opportunity was afforded to them both two years later after their setbacks and neither one of them disappointed their faithful.
Quentin (who came to UWF as a walk-on), promised that if he had another chance to prove himself, that he would not disappoint and on Saturday afternoon in McKinney, Texas…he was a man of his word.
Class 8A – 13 Dec @ Daytona Stadium Columbus 21, Apopka 20
Class 7A – 14 Dec @ Daytona Stadium St Thomas Aquinas 28, Edgewater 23
Class 6A – 12 Dec @ Daytona Stadium Miami Central 62, Escambia 27
Class 5A – 14 Dec @ Daytona Stadium Miami Northwestern 34, Orlando Jones 17
Class 4A – 11 Dec @ Daytona Stadium Booker T. Washington 25, Bolles 21
Class 3A – 6 Dec @ Gene Cox Stadium Chaminda-Madonna 35, Florida High 20 Chaminade-Madonna – RB Thaddius Franklin – 47 carries, 333 yards, 5 TDs
Class 2A – 5 Dec @ Gene Cox Stadium Champagnat Catholic 35, Victory Christian 14 Champagnat Catholic – QB Ryle Aguila – 16-23, 201 yards, 3 TDs
Class 1A – 7 Dec @ Gene Cox Stadium Madison County 70, Blountstown 35 Blountstown – RB Tre’ven Smith – 24 carries, 365 yards (Title Game Record), 5 TDs
Tampa Bay Bucs TE Jordan Leggett (NFL) – 3rd Year – (5-7) DNP in 28-11 win over Jacksonville Next vs. Indianapolis, 8 Dec @ 12 PM
West Florida WR Quentin Randolph (RS Senior) – (10-2, 7-1) 4 receptions, 70 yards, in 38-35 win over #1 Valdosta State Next at #2 Lenoir-Rhyne (D2 Playoffs – Round 3) Season: 36 receptions, 744 yards, 7 TDs
Kennesaw State DE Kyle Arrasmith (RS Senior) – (11-2, 5-1) DNP in 28-21 win over #11 Wofford Next at #3 Weber State, 7 Dec @ 3 PM (FCS Playoffs – Round 2) Season: 2 tackles (2 solo)
Miles College K Brady Hammel (Senior) – (9-3, 5-1) Season: 14-14 XPs, 3-4 FGs (44,28,21), 64 KO’s, 3,043 yards, 47.5 ave., 6 TBs Season Completed
Texas Tech DB Tommy Leggett (RS Junior) – (4-8, 2-6) No stats in 49-24 loss to Texas Season: 39 tackles (30 solo/9 assists), 6 TFL, sack Season Completed
UNC RB Michael Carter (Junior) – (6-6, 4-4) 16 carries, 97 yards; 2 receptions, 15 yards; 2 KO returns, 41 yards in 41-10 win over NC State Next – Bowl Game Season: 159 carries, 919 yards, 3 TDs; 20 recs, 156 yards, 2 TDs; 17 KO returns, 428 yards
Auburn OL Nick Brahms (RS Soph) – (9-3, 5-3) Started in 48-45 win over Alabama Next – Bowl Game
Sam Houston State WR Tevyn Stevenson (Junior) – (7-5, 6-3) Season Completed
Ave Maria Univ OL LeMarcus Smith (Junior) – (5-5, 3-3) Season Completed
Huntingdon College DL Marc Struck (Junior) – (8-4, 6-1) No stats in 42-6 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor in D3 Playoffs, 2nd Round Season: 17 tackles (9 solo/8 assists), 1½ sacks Season Completed
Huntingdon College OL Darrell Hixon (Soph) – (8-4, 6-1) Started in 42-6 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor in D3 Playoffs, 2nd Round Season Completed
Huntingdon College LS Garrett Schluter (Soph) – (8-4, 6-1) DNP in 42-6 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor in D3 Playoffs, 2nd Round Season Completed
Huntingdon College K Kyle Hickman (Soph) – (8-4, 6-1) DNP in 42-6 loss to Mary Hardin-Baylor in D3 Playoffs, 2nd Round Season Completed
Shorter University QB Sage Chambers (Soph) – (1-10, 0-8) Season Completed
Troy WR Jordan Williams (RS Fresh) – (5-7, 3-5) DNP in 48-13 loss to Appalachian State Season Completed
Samford LB Caleb Dale (Soph) – (5-7, 4-4) Season Completed
Colorado State WR Dante Wright (Fresh) – (4-8, 3-5) 2 receptions, 49 yards; 2 carries, 13 yards, PR, 14 yards in 31-24 loss to Boise State Season: 17 carries, 215 yards, 2 TDs; 57 rec’s, 805 yards, 4 TDs; 18 PRs, 140 yards; KO ret, 5 yds Season Completed
West Virginia DL Jordan Jefferson (Fresh) – (5-7, 3-6) Assisted tackle in 20-17 win over TCU Season: 5 tackles (3 solo/2 assists); TFL Season Completed
Southwest CC RB Omari Green (Fresh) – (6-5, 2-3) Season: 26 carries, 163 yards, 2 TDs Season Completed
South Alabama WR Bryson Brewer (Soph) – (2-10, 1-7) DNP in 34-30 win over Arkansas State Season Completed
South Alabama LB Josh Carter (Fresh) – (2-10, 1-7) No stats in 34-30 win over Arkansas State Season: 2 tackles (solo/assist) Season Completed
