Monday, August 20, 2012

Roh, Sweeney Named Pre-Season All-Americans



Austin College football players James Roh and Sean Sweeney have been named D3Senior Classic Preseason All-Americans, the organization has announced. The D3Senior Classic is played annually by the top seniors in NCAA Division III in Salem, Virginia. Both players were named to the Second Team South defense.
Roh, a defensive end from Coppell, earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference honors last season after making 30 tackles, including 4.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks. He also forced two fumbles on the year.

Sweeney, a running back from Plano, also earned All-Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference for his play at defensive back and kick returner. Sweeney finished among the SCAC leaders with an average of 26.3 yards per return including an 80 yard touchdown and had 72 tackles and two interceptions.

Written by Jeff Kelly, Sports Information Director, Austin College