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October 1, 2007


Vann Earns Back-to-Back USA South Rookie Honors

FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College freshman running back Mike Vann (Woodbridge, Va./Potomac) has been named Football Offensive Rookie of the Week for the second straight week by the USA South Athletic Conference.

Vann had 327 all-purpose yards and five touchdowns in Ferrum's 48-20 win over USA South opponent Averett University.  He had 187 yards rushing and three TDs on 12 carries, 120 yards and a TD on a pair of  kickoff returns, and 20 a 20-yard TD reception.

Vann broke the Ferrum and USA South records for longest rush when he took a handoff in the second quarter and bolted 94 yards to the end zone.  Vann would later score on a 90-yard kickoff return in the third quarter.

Also nominated this week for the award were James Heasty of Greensboro College, Blake Nuzzo of Averett University, and Raphael Amey of Shenandoah University.

In Ferrum's previous game, a 44-21 win over Shenandoah University on the road Sept. 22, Vann had 175 yards rushing and a touchdown, and hauled in three passes for 70 yards.  He had an 85-yard TD run in the fourth quarter against the Hornets.

Through five games, Vann leads the USA South in rushing (100.8 yds/gm) and all-purpose yards (214.5 yds/gm).  Ferrum leads the league in rushing offense with 293.6 yards per game.

Ferrum (3-2, 2-0 USA South) returns to action this Saturday, Oct. 6, at USA South opponent Maryville College.  Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. in Maryville, Tenn.

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