Murray State University Athletics
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Seven Racers Earn All-OVC Honors
11/22/2011 11:00:00 AM | Football
2011 All-OVC Football Team
Murray State quarterback Casey Brockman and running back Mike Harris were named to the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference First Team, while offensive lineman Raymond Hopson, linebackers Qua Huzzie and Sam Small, defensive back/return specialist Dontrell Johnson and kicker Kienan Cullen were named to the second team. The seven all-OVC selections are the most since 2002.
The all-conference teams are selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
Brockman (Murray, Ky.) started all 11 games this season and went 316-for-477 for 3,276 yards and 25 touchdowns. He set new MSU and OVC records for attempts and completions, while his yardage was the second-most in OVC history. Brockman also rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 25 yards and two scores.
Brockman made NCAA history against Tennessee State as he threw for a FCS record 421 yards in the first half, on his way to becoming just the fifth quarterback to throw for 600 yards in a game. He also tied his own school record with seven touchdown passes in the victory. He closed out the season by rushing, throwing and catching a touchdown in the victory over SEMO.
Harris (Tulsa, Okla.) was named to the first-team for the second-straight season after rushing for 1,018 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games. He became just the 10th Racer to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau and first since Billy Blanchard in 2002. His seven 100-yard rushing games rank fourth on the MSU single-season list, while his 13 touchdowns rank third. He also became just the second Racer to rush for over 200 yards in three games during his career.
Hopson (Houston, Texas) becomes the first offensive line to earn all-OVC recognition since Justin Ard and Eugene Russell in 2004. Hopson started all 11 games at left tackle this season, and started 21 of 22 games over the past two seasons. He anchored the left side of the line for one of the top passing offense's in the FCS, while also helping to produce the first 1,000-yard rusher in nine years
Small (Winona, Miss.), who was also selected to the all-newcomer team, made an immediate impact as the leader of the defense as he recorded 115 tackles (56 solo), 9.5 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry. His 115 tackles are the second most in the past 21 years of Racer football. He recorded double figure tackles in eight games this season, including a career-best 16 tackles against Jacksonville State. He had three tackles-for-loss in the victory over Mississippi Valley State, and closed out the season with 13 tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss against SEMO.
Huzzie (LaGrange, Ga.) joined Small on the all-newcomer team after posting 80 tackles (48 solo), a league-best 14 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, four pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He recorded five double-digit tackle games, including a career-best 15 stops against JSU. After missing a game with an injury, Huzzie returned in a major way against Eastern Kentucky as he recorded 13 tackles, including four tackles-for-loss, two sacks and two forced fumbles. His second forced fumble occurred in the endzone and was recovered by teammate Jeremy Brackett for a touchdown. Two weeks later, Huzzie scooped up a fumble on the second play of the game and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown.
Johnson (Moultrie, Ga.) is no stranger to the all-OVC teams as he was named to the second team as a defensive back and return specialist for the second-straight season. Despite being hampered by injuries all season, Johnson recorded 40 tackles and led the conference with 12 passes defended. He added two quarterback hurries and blocked an extra point against EKU. Despite playing with a cast on his right hand the final four games, Johnson intercepted a pass against SEMO and returned it 45 yards. As a returner, he averaged 16.2 yards on 10 punt returns, while averaging 16.5 yards on 11 kickoff returns.
Cullen (Louisville, Ky.) earned all-OVC honors for the third time in his career after going 15-for-17 on field goals, including a long of 44. During the season, he made nine-straight field goals, including tieing the school record by kicking five field goals against Austin Peay. Cullen ended his career as the all-time leading scorer at MSU, while also setting a new OVC mark for career field goals made with 58.
The Racers finished the 2011 season with a 7-4 record, and a 5-3 mark in the OVC. MSU secured back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999-2000, while the seven wins were the most since 2004.
Murray State quarterback Casey Brockman and running back Mike Harris were named to the 2011 Ohio Valley Conference First Team, while offensive lineman Raymond Hopson, linebackers Qua Huzzie and Sam Small, defensive back/return specialist Dontrell Johnson and kicker Kienan Cullen were named to the second team. The seven all-OVC selections are the most since 2002.
The all-conference teams are selected by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
Brockman (Murray, Ky.) started all 11 games this season and went 316-for-477 for 3,276 yards and 25 touchdowns. He set new MSU and OVC records for attempts and completions, while his yardage was the second-most in OVC history. Brockman also rushed for 211 yards and four touchdowns, while also catching two passes for 25 yards and two scores.
Brockman made NCAA history against Tennessee State as he threw for a FCS record 421 yards in the first half, on his way to becoming just the fifth quarterback to throw for 600 yards in a game. He also tied his own school record with seven touchdown passes in the victory. He closed out the season by rushing, throwing and catching a touchdown in the victory over SEMO.
Harris (Tulsa, Okla.) was named to the first-team for the second-straight season after rushing for 1,018 yards and 13 touchdowns in 10 games. He became just the 10th Racer to eclipse the 1,000-yard plateau and first since Billy Blanchard in 2002. His seven 100-yard rushing games rank fourth on the MSU single-season list, while his 13 touchdowns rank third. He also became just the second Racer to rush for over 200 yards in three games during his career.
Hopson (Houston, Texas) becomes the first offensive line to earn all-OVC recognition since Justin Ard and Eugene Russell in 2004. Hopson started all 11 games at left tackle this season, and started 21 of 22 games over the past two seasons. He anchored the left side of the line for one of the top passing offense's in the FCS, while also helping to produce the first 1,000-yard rusher in nine years
Small (Winona, Miss.), who was also selected to the all-newcomer team, made an immediate impact as the leader of the defense as he recorded 115 tackles (56 solo), 9.5 tackles-for-loss, 1.5 sacks and a quarterback hurry. His 115 tackles are the second most in the past 21 years of Racer football. He recorded double figure tackles in eight games this season, including a career-best 16 tackles against Jacksonville State. He had three tackles-for-loss in the victory over Mississippi Valley State, and closed out the season with 13 tackles and 2.5 tackles-for-loss against SEMO.
Huzzie (LaGrange, Ga.) joined Small on the all-newcomer team after posting 80 tackles (48 solo), a league-best 14 tackles-for-loss, three sacks, four pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery for a touchdown. He recorded five double-digit tackle games, including a career-best 15 stops against JSU. After missing a game with an injury, Huzzie returned in a major way against Eastern Kentucky as he recorded 13 tackles, including four tackles-for-loss, two sacks and two forced fumbles. His second forced fumble occurred in the endzone and was recovered by teammate Jeremy Brackett for a touchdown. Two weeks later, Huzzie scooped up a fumble on the second play of the game and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown.
Johnson (Moultrie, Ga.) is no stranger to the all-OVC teams as he was named to the second team as a defensive back and return specialist for the second-straight season. Despite being hampered by injuries all season, Johnson recorded 40 tackles and led the conference with 12 passes defended. He added two quarterback hurries and blocked an extra point against EKU. Despite playing with a cast on his right hand the final four games, Johnson intercepted a pass against SEMO and returned it 45 yards. As a returner, he averaged 16.2 yards on 10 punt returns, while averaging 16.5 yards on 11 kickoff returns.
Cullen (Louisville, Ky.) earned all-OVC honors for the third time in his career after going 15-for-17 on field goals, including a long of 44. During the season, he made nine-straight field goals, including tieing the school record by kicking five field goals against Austin Peay. Cullen ended his career as the all-time leading scorer at MSU, while also setting a new OVC mark for career field goals made with 58.
The Racers finished the 2011 season with a 7-4 record, and a 5-3 mark in the OVC. MSU secured back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 1999-2000, while the seven wins were the most since 2004.
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