Boston College’s Montell Harris, a junior running back out of Jacksonville Trinity Christian, has been selected to the 2010 Preseason All-ACC Football team.
He started all 13 games in 2009 recording eight 100-yard games, the fifth-most in a single season at BC. Harris rushed for 102 yards and a touchdown on 23 carries against USC in the Emerald Bowl.
Harris ranks 10th all-time at BC in carries (487) and rushing yards (2,357).
Though Florida State had just two players chosen, they were quarterback Christian Ponder, the media pick for ACC Preseason Player of the Year, and offensive guard Rodney Hudson, who is seeking to become only the seventh player in ACC history--and only the fourth position player--to be selected to the All-ACC Football Team for four consecutive seasons.
Hudson was a second-team All-ACC choice as a freshman in 2007 and earned first-team honors in 2008 and 2009
North Carolina led all Atlantic Coast Conference schools with five players selected voting conducted by the media at the annual ACC Football Kickoff.
UNF VOLLEYBALL HOSTING 2nd ANNUAL SUMMER SPIKE
The University of North Florida volleyball team will host its second annual Osprey Summer Spike beach volleyball tournament tomorrow and Sunday. The event will take place just south of the Jacksonville Beach Pier with registration beginning at 8 a.m. and play to start around 9 a.m.
Open to all ages, The men, women and co-ed divisions will be broken into four different skills sects: “Open,” “AA,” “A” and “B.” Saturday will feature the men’s and women’s matches while Sunday’s matches will be the coed and juniors divisions. The juniors’ division will feature 18-and-under, 16-and-under, 14-and-under and 12-and-under.
Kevin Campbell, head coach of the UNF volleyball team, has implemented this fundraising event to help support the Ospreys volleyball team, as well as boost their connection with the community.
“Everyone is invited to come out and support the UNF volleyball team,” said Campbell. “Even if you are not participating in the tournament come out and enjoy the atmosphere, get to know the UNF players and the athletic department staff.”
Public parking is available at the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Parking is free before 10 a.m.
AFL HONORS SHARK PLAYERS
For the second consecutive week - and fourth time this season – the playoff bound Jacksonville Sharks (11-4) have been honored with an AFL award. Defensive back Micheaux Robinson was honored with Nifty Playmaker of the Week after his stellar performance against the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings.
Robinson was outstanding in his team’s critical victory. Robinson took Jacksonville one step closer to winning the South Division with a road win at Bossier-Shreveport. Robinson had seven pass breakups and a season-high 9.5 tackles.
“I am blessed and humbled to have been recognized by people around the league,” commented Robinson. “I am my own worst critique and didn’t think I played all that well. There are lots of guys that make big plays each week on our team and around the league. For me to have been given this honor makes me extremely happy and proud of my team around me that helped me make some plays.”
Jacksonville had several candidates for weekly honors this week. Robinson was also a finalist for Riddell Defensive Player of the Week while Bernard Morris and Sale’ Key were finalists for Russell Athletic Offensive Player of the Week and JLS Ironman of the Week, respectively.
The Sharks return to Veterans Memorial Arena tonight for the conclusion of the regular season against the Spokane Shock. The game will be carried live on NFL Network with coverage starting at 8 p.m.
SUNS RETURN TO BASEBALL GROUNDS MONDAY
The Suns start off August with a five game series starting Monday night as the Birmingham Barons roll into the Baseball Grounds.
The Suns are the Double-A Affiliate of the Florida Marlins and a member of the Southern League of Professional Baseball. Last night, After Jacksonville (58-45, 18-15) took a lead in the top of the ninth inning, the Carolina Mudcats (47-55, 17-16) rallied for two runs in the ninth.
A Dave Sappelt leadoff home run and Jose Castro walk-off single gave the hosts a 3-2 win in front of 2,864 at Five County Stadium.
Tickets for all Suns home games are currently on sale through the Suns Box Office at (904) 358-2846, or online at www.jaxsuns.com
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