(Story courtesy of Sewanee: University of the South)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - Sewanee's offensive line has been named to D3football.com's National Team of the Week for games played on September 4th. McClain Still, Max Jones, Yates Marr, Hunter Findley, and Atticus Frank make up the Tiger line.
Under the direction of offensive line coach Jake Wissing, the Tigers earned 420 yards of total offense, including 277 rushing yards, and gained 19 first downs on the day. Sewanee only gained 626 rushing yards total during the 2009 season.
The offensive line played a penalty-free game and gave up only
one sack, while leading the way for eight different players to
carry the ball. The Tiger rushing attack was highlighted by a
65-yard touchdown run by freshman Chad Morehead, who finished the
day with 80 rushing yards. The line also led the way for two Zeke
Wilson rushing touchdowns in the second quarter.
Still, a senior and team captain from East Ridge, Tenn. starts at
center for the Tigers. Jones, a junior who missed last season due
to injury, hails from Roswell, Ga. and plays at left tackle. Marr
is a sophomore from Charlotte, N.C. who starts at right tackle
while freshmen Atticus Frank from Clinton, Tenn. and Hunter Findley
of Monroe, Ga. are newcomers to the line and start at left and
right guard, respectively.
Head Coach Robert Black expressed his excitement at the players'
recognition: "To have Zac [Atkins] named the SCAC Defensive Player
of the Week, followed by the o-line being named to the National
Team of the Week represents how well the team is working together.
To have both happen in the same week really speaks to how things
are going in the right direction. It's great and it's a lot of fun
to see them gain some recognition. Zac represents how well our
defense played as a whole and the offensive line unit represents
how well our offense clicked. We know this is going to raise
expectations and it should absolutely raise our players
expectations for themselves."
The Team of the Week is selected from nominations across the
country and is based on outstanding performances within Division
III each week. To read more and see all the honorees for week one,
visit D3football.com
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