Thursday, September 15, 2011

Senior steps up to lead Stillman defense

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama - Jarell Thomas was listening when Stillman College football coach Teddy Keaton talked to his seniors about leaving a legacy. Keaton, a Stillman graduate, is in his first season as head coach. Thomas wants to go out as a winner.

“I approached this season with a goal in mind,” said Thomas, an outside linebacker from Dothan. “The goal was to accomplish something that we haven’t accomplished in a while, and that’s to win over five games. During the summer workouts and all that, I just strived for the best.”

Thomas’ best was evident in the opener, when the Tigers defeated Shaw 16-13. Thomas was chosen as the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Defensive Player of the Week. His contributions included 11 tackles, an interception, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry.

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