CAA POTY and All-CAA Awards
Defensive Player of the Year: Andrew Ankrah
Ankrah was a disruptive force on the James Madison defensive line. The senior defensive end led the Dukes and ranked second in the CAA with 13.5 tackles for loss and was fourth in the conference with 7.5 sacks. Ankrah recorded 45 total tackles, forced two fumbles, and recovered two fumbles, one of which he returned 23 yards for a key touchdown in a victory at Delaware. He played a key role on a JMU defense that leads the nation in several categories, including scoring defense (9.0 ppg) and total defense (228.2 ypg). Ankrah is one of 25 finalists for the Buck Buchanan Award, which honors the top defensive player in FCS football.
Special Teams Player of the Year: John Miller
Miller averaged 11.7 yards on 18 punt returns, which led the CAA and ranked 11th in the nation. The senior had a 41-yard punt return for a touchdown in JMU’s victory over East Tennessee State. He also contributed as a receiver, making 33 catches for 355 yards and touchdown.
Chuck Boone Leadership and Excellence Award: Bryan Schor
Schor was the recipient of the prestigious Chuck Boone Leadership and Excellence Award, an honor that embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship in academics and athletics. The senior quarterback once again excelled on the field, completing 192-of-280 passes for 2,257 yards and 21 touchdowns, while also rushing for 268 yards and 6 TD’s. The Dukes’ captain, who is majoring in marketing, led his team to a perfect 11-0 season and a No. 1 national ranking. The Boone Award is selected by the CAA Football athletics directors.
2017 CAA Football First Team Offense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Aaron Stinnie, James Madison OL Sr. Charlottesville, Va.
John Miller, James Madison PR Sr. Columbia, S.C.
2017 CAA Football First Team Defense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Andrew Ankrah, James Madison DL Sr. Gaithersburg, Md.
Simeyon Robinson, James Madison DL Sr. Virginia Beach, Va.
Kyre Hawkins, James Madison LB Sr. Baltimore, Md.
Jimmy Moreland, James Madison CB Jr. Royal Palm Beach, Fla.
Rashad Robinson, James Madison CB Jr. Richmond, Va.
Raven Greene, James Madison S Sr. Virginia Beach, Va.
2017 CAA Football Second Team Offense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Bryan Schor, James Madison QB Sr. Milford, Pa.
Jahee Jackson, James Madison OL So. Baltimore, Md.
2017 CAA Football Second Team Defense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Jordan Brown, James Madison S Sr. Cranberry Township, Pa.
Harry O’Kelly, James Madison P Fr. Wynnum, Queensland, Australia
2017 CAA Football Third Team Offense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Trai Sharp, James Madison RB Jr. Carrboro, N.C.
Terrence Alls, James Madison WR Sr. Miami Gardens, Fla.
2017 CAA Football Third Team Defense
Player, School Pos. Class Hometown
Darrious Carter, James Madison DL Jr. Indiana, Pa.
Brandon Hereford, James Madison LB Sr. Glen Allen, Va.
(This post was last modified: 11-21-2017 01:26 PM by Potomac.)
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