Friday, February 8, 2013

Keeping the faith: Northern’s Stewart signs with Elizabeth City State

HENDERSON, North Carolina  --  A highlight video on Youtube led to an on-campus workout. The workout led to a phone call on Tuesday.

That still didn’t prepare Northern Vance’s Benjamin Stewart for the golden fax that arrived Wednesday, signaling a scholarship offer to play football at Elizabeth City State.

“I never thought this was going to happen, but I didn’t take no for an answer,” said Stewart, a defensive back. “I just kept the faith.”

Stewart’s coach, Eric Watkins, expected the offer to come Tuesday night. It didn’t.

Watkins was surprised when he received the offer via fax early Wednesday morning.
“I was happy, joyful, because the kid deserves it,” said Watkins.

Elizabeth City State competes in the Division II CIAA. The Vikings have made the CIAA Championship Game each of the past two seasons, falling both times to Winston-Salem State, Watkins’ alma mater.



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