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October 15, 2007


Vann Named USA South Football Rookie of the Week

FERRUM, Va. -- Ferrum College freshman running back Mike Vann (Woodbridge, Va./Potomac) has been named USA South Athletic Conference Football Offensive Rookie of the Week for the third time this season.  Vann also earned the honor September 27 and October 1.

Vann had 132 yards rushing and three touchdowns in Ferrum's  21-13 win over USA South opponent Methodist University Saturday, Oct. 13, at home during Homecoming Weekend.  Vann carried the ball 12 times, averaging 11.0 yards per carry.

Also nominated for Football Offensive Rookie of the Week were Laqwan Brodie of North Carolina Wesleyan College, Raphael Amey of Shenandoah University, and Darnell Walker of Greensboro College.

Through seven games (of  which he  has played six), Vann leads the USA South in rushing (95.3 yd/gm), scoring (11 pt/gm), total offense (11.0 yd/play).  Ferrum leads the league in rushing offense (288.4 yd/gm).

Ferrum (4-3, 3-0 USA South) returns to action Saturday, Oct. 27, at home against Greensboro College.  Kickoff for the USA South match-up is set for 1 p.m. at W.B. Adams Stadium on the Ferrum campus.

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